Comparison of Short- and Long-time Action Observation Training on Upper Limb Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

June 27, 2017 updated by: Do hyun Kim, Inje University

Main Researcher for Action Observation Training (AOT)

To compared short- and long-time action observation training (AOT) in terms of grip strength, the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHF), the Quality of Upper Extremities Skills Test (QUEST), and the ABILHAND-Kids test.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Korea, Republic of
    • Gyeongsangnam-do
      • Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea, Republic of, 621-749
        • Inje University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 15 years (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ages between 6 and 15 years
  • confirmed diagnosis of spastic CP
  • below grade 2 on the modified Ashworth scale
  • between grade 4 and 8 on the house functional classification system
  • ability to understand the assessor's instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe spasticity in UL (MAS>2)
  • orthopedic surgery in the UL within 6 months
  • absence of sensory

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: SINGLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: 30 min AOT
Other: Action observation training
Each child observed a task video and then performed a task
PLACEBO_COMPARATOR: 60 min AOT
Other: Action observation training
Each child observed a task video and then performed a task

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change of grip strength
Time Frame: 6 months
Power of hand grip
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Inje University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Do H Kim, MS, Inje University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

June 1, 2017

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

June 15, 2017

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

June 15, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 20, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2017

First Posted (ACTUAL)

June 28, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

June 28, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2017

Last Verified

June 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • InjeU3

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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