Status:
COMPLETED
Action Observation Based Rehabilitation of Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
University of Parma
Conditions:
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Motor Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Recent evidence suggested that Action Observation Therapy (AOT), based on observation of actions followed by immediate reproduction, could be a useful rehabilitative strategy for promoting functional ...
Detailed Description
The study will compare two rehabilitation models through AOT to assess feasibility and effectiveness. In the preliminary phase of the study a single rehabilitation treatment protocol will be planned, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- confirmed diagnosis of UCP according to definition (MRI and clinical history)
- age 6-16 years at the time of recruitment;
- mild or moderate disability of the upper limb: score between 4 and 7 according to the House Functional Classification (HFC) system;
- sufficient cooperation and understanding to participate in the activities, according to the doctor/physiotherapist who is treating the child and to the neuropsychological evaluation.
Exclusion
- cognitive, visual or auditory impairments;
- history of seizures or seizures not well controlled by therapy;
- upper limb surgery within 8 months prior to enrollment;
- upper limb botulinum toxin injection (BoNT-A) within 6 months prior to enrollment.
- Additional exclusion criteria for participants in fMRI sessions:
- insufficient cooperation to participation in neuroimaging studies lasting about 30 minutes;
- presence of contraindications to instrumental investigations using 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance system (implants, metal prostheses, shunts etc.). The presence of these contraindications will be verified by the use of a preliminary questionnaire administered to the parents.
- \< 9 years at the time of recruitment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 3 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 16 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04088994
Start Date
December 3 2019
End Date
February 16 2022
Last Update
July 21 2022
Active Locations (1)
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IRCCS S. Maria Nuova Hospital - Rehabilitation unit for severe disabilities in the developmental age
Reggio Emilia, Italy, 42123