Motor imagery and functional movement in diplegic cerebral palsy
Investigation of the Relationship Between Motor Imagery Ability and Functional Mobility, Walking, and Balance in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Inonu University · NCT07287215
This project tests whether motor imagery ability is linked to walking, balance, and overall mobility in children with diplegic cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 99 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Inonu University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bingoel) |
| Trial ID | NCT07287215 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cross-sectional, correlational assessment of children with diplegic cerebral palsy to examine links between their motor imagery skills and real-world function. Children aged 5–18 at GMFCS levels I–III will complete one-on-one assessments after parental consent. Measures include a Motor Imagery Ability Assessment, a Mental Stopwatch Paradigm, standardized functional mobility and gait assessments, and a demographic form. Data will be analyzed to see how imagery performance relates to walking, balance, and mobility outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 5–18 with a neurologist-confirmed diagnosis of diplegic cerebral palsy, GMFCS level I–III, who can follow assessment instructions and whose family provides informed consent are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children with severe vision or hearing impairments, those with additional diagnoses such as epilepsy or autism spectrum disorder, or those unable to follow instructions are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians personalize rehabilitation by showing whether motor imagery ability is related to mobility and balance problems.
How similar studies have performed: Prior small-scale work on motor imagery in cerebral palsy has shown promising but mixed results, and using imagery ability measures to predict functional mobility is not yet well established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with diplegic CP by a neurologist or pediatric neurologist * Being between 5 and 18 years of age * Being between levels I and III on the GMFCS * Having the cognitive ability to follow the assessment instructions * Informed consent form has been obtained from the child's family * The child has agreed to participate voluntarily in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having severe impairments in basic sensory systems such as vision or hearing * Having additional diagnoses such as epilepsy or autism spectrum disorder * Demonstrating cognitive or behavioral problems that prevent them from following instructions during the assessment * Having informed consent from the child's family or the child
Where this trial is running
Bingoel
- Bingöl — Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof, asst. prof
- Email: dilandemirtas92@gmail.com
- Phone: +905541127796
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Diplegic Cerebral Palsy With Spasticity, Motor İmagery Ability