CEREBRAL PALSY

This study tests whether a combined program of 35 hours of intensive therapy plus 15 hours of home practice works as well as 50 hours of standard therapy for improving how children aged 3 to 5 with cerebral palsy use both hands together. About 66 children will take part. The goal…

This study looks at whether parents can record their baby's movements at home to help doctors check for early signs of cerebral palsy. About 100 preterm babies born before 29 weeks will take part. If home videos work as well as clinic recordings, it could make early diagnosis eas…

This study tests whether an 8-day camp that combines touch, movement, and balance exercises can improve hand function and daily activities in children with unilateral cerebral palsy better than movement training alone. About 26 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests if spinal stimulation, combined with walking training, can improve movement in children with cerebral palsy. Some participants may also receive a drug called 5-Azacitidine to see if it boosts the effects. The goal is to help kids walk more smoothly and reduce mus…

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the spinal cord can reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness) in adults with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 40 participants aged 16 and older who have stable spastic cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this stimu…

This study will test if a 12-week online exercise program can help children with cerebral palsy improve their muscle strength, balance, and daily function. Fifty children aged 6 to 15 will do three 40-minute live-streamed sessions each week using simple equipment like resistance …

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it can improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will apply magnetic pulses to the brain and measure brain activity with EEG. The goal is to enhance the brain's ability to …

This study looks at whether a treatment that combines mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality and task-oriented training can improve movement and brain function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. About 150 children aged 6-18 will be split into groups to compare t…

This study tests whether a smart ankle-foot orthosis (a high-tech brace) can improve walking and daily movement in children with cerebral palsy. Some participants may also receive a drug called 5-Azacitidine to see if it boosts the brace's effects. The study involves 60 children …

This study compares two types of ankle braces (plastic vs. carbon fiber) in 38 children aged 8-15 with cerebral palsy who can walk and run. The goal is to see which brace helps them move better during walking, running, and jumping, and which one they prefer to wear during physica…

This study compares two physical therapy methods—Perception-Action Approach and Neurodevelopmental Therapy (Bobath)—in young children with cerebral palsy. About 24 children aged 0 to 36 months will receive one therapy session per week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which approa…

This study tests whether a 15-day intensive summer camp can improve movement and energy use in 30 children with cerebral palsy, ages 6 to 13. The camp provides 90 hours of fun, guided exercises for arms and legs. Researchers will measure changes in how kids move and their body co…

This study will test if special brain gym exercises can improve thinking skills and quality of life in 60 children with cerebral palsy, aged 6 to 8. The exercises use physical movements to stimulate both sides of the brain. Researchers will measure changes using computer tests an…

This study aims to see if physical therapy using interactive video games (exergaming) is more effective and engaging than traditional physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare three approaches: video games with real-time muscle feedback, video ga…

This study tests a 6-week group bootcamp for caregivers of infants (3-15 months old) diagnosed with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. The program, led by a team of doctors and therapists, teaches parents how to better interact with and support their child. The goal is to improv…

This study checks if special cameras can accurately track movements of children and youth with cerebral palsy during therapy exercises and video games. About 100 participants aged 5 to 24 will perform movements while being recorded by both new markerless sensors and a standard mo…

This study looks at whether scoliosis surgery can improve nutrition and weight in children with cerebral palsy who have a curved spine. Researchers will measure food intake, body composition, and quality of life before and after surgery in 42 participants aged 10-20. The goal is …

This observational study looks at how breathing function and muscle strength are connected to hand use in children aged 6 to 18 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants will do simple lung tests and hand strength/skill tests in one visit. The goal is to see if training breat…