Clinical trials: Action Observation Therapy
Parkinson Disease, Pain
Mental Representation Techniques for the Treatment of Parkinson´s Disease-related Pain
Pain is an under-reported but prevalent symptom in Parkinson´s Disease (PD), impacting patients' quality of life. Both pain and PD conditions cause cortical excitability reduction, but mental representations techniques are…
- Trial name
- NCT04651478
- Testing
- Action Observation+Motor Imagery through BCI, Action Observation through non-related with movement illustrations
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Stroke, Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of Action Observation Therapy in Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effectiveness of action observation therapy in patients with stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is action observation therapy an effective method in stroke patients?…
- Trial name
- NCT06501014
- Testing
- Action Observation Therapy-Experimental Group, Conventional Exercises-Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Children
Action Observation Therapy in Hemiparetic CP: Impact on Balance & Lower Limb Function
Background: Action Observation Therapy (AOT) leverages the mirror neuron system to enhance motor learning and is anticipated to improve upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06942364
- Testing
- Action Observation Therapy, conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Tekin
Wrist Injuries, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma
Virtual Reality Therapy for Wrist and Hand Injury Recovery
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to find out whether an early neuro-functional rehabilitation program using virtual reality and action observation can improve recovery after a traumatic injury of the wrist or hand…
- Conditions
- Wrist Injuries, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma, Muskuloskeletan Pain
- Trial name
- AOT+VR (NCT07408622)
- Testing
- Virtual reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Comparison of Synchronous and Asynchronous Action Observation Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of synchronous and asynchronous action observation therapy (AOT) on balance, gait, and functional capacity in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis)
- Trial name
- NCT07114731
- Testing
- Synchronous Action Observation Therapy, Asynchronous Action Observation Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Chronic Stroke, Hemiplegia
Implementing Technology Enhanced Real Time Action Observation Therapy in Persons With Chronic Stroke
This is a feasibility study to alter the Microsoft Kinect software to be used as a rehabilitation tool. The prototype used is still in the early developing stage.
- Conditions
- Chronic Stroke, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, Paralysis
- Trial name
- TERTAOT (NCT03780296)
- Testing
- Real-time action observation with augmented Kinect
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cognitive Impairments
Effectiveness of a Program Based on Observation-action Training (AOT) in Patients With Cognitive Impairment.
The objective of this study is to assess motor and social interaction changes after AOT intervention in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Moderate cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT05585424
- Testing
- AOT intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Multiple Sclerosis
Telerehabilitation Based Motor Imagery and Action Observation Training in Multiple Sclerosis
This study aims to investigate the effects of the treatment combination consisting of motor imagery and action observation therapy on balance, functional mobility, lower extremity muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06295601
- Testing
- Traditional rehabilitation, Action observation therapy and motor imagery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Shoulder Instability
Action Observation Therapy in Patients Undetgoing Surgery for Shoulder Instability
The study will aim at investigating the effects of action observation therapy (action observation plus motor imagery) in patients with shoulder instability undergoing capsulo-plastic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05479539
- Testing
- Action observation therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Neurogenic Dysphagia, Rehabilitation
Action Observation Therapy Program in Patients With Neurogenic Dysphagia
Swallowing is the delivery of food taken from the mouth to the stomach at an appropriate rate with the sequential movements of the structures in the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal regions.
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Dysphagia, Rehabilitation, Deglutition Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05782790
- Testing
- Action Observation Theraphy Group, Classic Swallowing Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Total Knee Replacement
Action Observation in Knee Replacement
Postoperative rehabilitation is required for a successful outcome following total knee arthroplasty. Traditionally rehabilitative programs aim to increase range of motion, to strengthen quadriceps, to restore normal gait, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT02707419
- Testing
- Experimental group, Control group, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Parkinson Disease
Action Observation Theraphy in Parkinson's Disease
The main objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of Observation of Action (Action Observation, AO) both in increasing the speed of movement of the upper limbs, agility and locomotion, and in improving the…
- Trial name
- ACTIONPARK (NCT03475355)
- Testing
- Live movement observation (Upper Limbs), Video Observation (Upper Limbs), Live Movement Observation (Lowe Limbs)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy
Knee Osteoarthritis, Action Observation Therapy
Effects of Action Observation Therapy on Pain and Brain Hemodynamics in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The investigators aim to explore the effects of action observation therapy on pain and brain hemodynamics in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Action Observation Therapy, Functional Near Infared Spectroscopy, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT03792165
- Testing
- Action observation therapy, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Old Age; Debility, Balance; Distorted
Effects of Early Sleep After Action Observation Therapy on Balance in Elderly
The study aims at investigating the effects of an early sleep window after Action Observation Therapy (AOT) on balance in elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT05393700
- Testing
- Action Observation Therapy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Stroke, Hemiplegia and/or Hemiparesis Following Stroke
The Effect of Virtual Reality Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions in Subacute Stroke Patients Receiving Rehabilitation
Stroke ranks second among the leading causes of death worldwide and third among the causes of disability. In stroke patients, motor impairment typically affects facial movements and the upper and lower extremities unilaterally.
- Trial name
- NCT07299162
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Conventional rehabilitation, Action observation therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Stroke
Action Observation Treatment on Motor Function in Upper Limb of Patients With Chronic Stroke
To determine the effects of action observation treatment on motor functions in upper limb of patients with chronic stroke
- Trial name
- NCT05084820
- Testing
- Action observation treatment, conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke
Action Observation Therapy for Lower Limb in Stroke
This study focuses on the effects of Action Observation therapy on stair walking, balance and self-efficacy in chronic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05557968
- Testing
- Conventional Therapy, Action Observation Therapy (AO)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Alcohol Misuse
Adaptive Actions and Alcohol Use Outcomes During Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This observational study investigates an Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) intervention for alcohol misuse, called the Alcohol Change Course Enhanced (ACCE).
- Trial name
- NCT07021053
- Testing
- Alcohol Change Course Enhanced
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- University of Regina
Parkinson Disease, Tremor
Action Observation Therapy and Mirror Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
Small muscles of the hand are affected due to involuntary movements and slowing of voluntary movements seen in Parkinson's disease. There is a loss of fine dexterity and coordination in the hand.
- Trial name
- NCT05350709
- Testing
- mirror therapy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Stroke, Acute Hemiplegia, Apraxia
Action Observation Treatment (AOT) as a Rehabilitation Tool
Epidemiological studies report that 85% of stroke survivors show hemiparesis and a percentage ranging from 55% to 75% report upper limb functional impairment.
- Trial name
- AOT (NCT02235350)
- Testing
- Action Observation Treatment (AOT), Observation of videos with no motor content (MNO)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS