Spastic diplegia
MONDO:0001167A type of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity and hypertonia of the lower extremities bilaterally, particularly the legs, hips, and pelvis; this is the most common (70%) form of cerebral palsy.
Also known as: Little disease, Little's disease, diplegic infantile cerebral palsy, cerebral palsy spastic diplegic
46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could simple strength exercises boost bone density in kids with cerebral palsy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a program of functional progressive resistance training—exercises like sit-to-stand, step-ups, and stair climbing with gradually increasing resistance—can improve bone mineral density and balance in children with cerebral palsy. The trial includes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Boosting balance training could help kids with cerebral palsy walk better
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining balance exercises with thinking tasks (like math or memory games) and gentle head movement stimulation can help children with diplegic cerebral palsy improve their walking and coordination. Fifty-four children aged 6 to 12 will do these exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Swimming to stability: water therapy tested for CP kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a structured aquatic therapy program can improve balance in children aged 5 to 12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Fifty participants will be split into two groups: one receiving water-based therapy and the other continuing standard land-based ph…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can watching movements improve walking in kids with cerebral palsy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether watching movements in person (live) or on video helps children with spastic diplegia improve their balance and walking. About 45 children aged 4 to 7 with mild spasticity will participate. The goal is to see which method works better for improving stabili…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Balance exercises may ease movement for kids with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether special balance exercises (vestibular rehabilitation) can help children aged 8 to 12 with spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy, stand steadier and use less energy when walking. Researchers will measure trunk sway and heart rate during walking. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Electric pulses may ease walking for kids with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if gentle electrical stimulation to leg muscles can help children with cerebral palsy walk more easily. About 65 children (ages 7-18) will walk on a treadmill while different stimulation settings are compared. The goal is to find which method works best to improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can weighted treadmill walks help kids with CP walk better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test two different physical therapy methods in 54 children aged 6 to 12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. One group will walk on a treadmill with ankle weights, and the other will practice everyday tasks like stepping and balancing. Researchers will measure ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Video game therapy may improve spine mobility in children with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding exergaming (video games that require movement) to standard NDT-Bobath therapy can improve spinal mobility in children aged 10-15 with cerebral palsy. Forty-two participants will be split into two groups: one doing seated exergaming and the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI could help kids with cerebral palsy get better movement assessments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use artificial intelligence and video analysis to assess how well children with cerebral palsy can walk and move. Researchers will collect data from 200 children aged 4 to 18 who can walk with or without help. The goal is to see if AI can accurately predict mobili…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC