Table 1.
Demographic details and clinical assessments of the participants.
| Categories | BCP (n = 19) | HCs (n = 19) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, years | 6.04 ± 2.52 | 6.10 ± 2.85 | 0.95 |
| Gender, n | 12 m, 7 f | 13 m, 6 f | >0.99 |
| GMFCS, n | I: 3; II: 5; III: 7; IV: 1; V:3 | n/a | - |
| MACS, n | I: 5; II: 5; III: 7; IV:2 | n/a | - |
| Motor distribution, n | Quadriplegia: 8; Diplegia: 11 | n/a | - |
| Gestational age, n | <37 w: 15; ≥37 w: 4 | ≥37 w: 18; <37 w:1 | - |
Abbreviations: BCP, bilateral cerebral palsy; f, Female; GMFCS, Gross Motor Function Classification System; HCs, healthy controls; m, Male; MACS, Manual Ability Classification System; n/a, Not applicable; SD, Standard deviation; w, Weeks.