CEREBRAL PALSY

This study is testing whether a 'smart' ankle brace, used at home for 6 weeks, can improve walking and community mobility for children with cerebral palsy. Some participants may also receive an injection of a drug called 5-Azacitidine, which is approved for cancer but may help mu…

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. It will compare three approaches: games with special biofeedback, games alone, and standard the…

This study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive spinal stimulation and a drug called 5-Azacitidine can improve walking and movement in children with cerebral palsy. 80 children, aged 4 to 17, will participate in a 16-week training program with weekly stimulation sessi…

This study aims to see if surgery to correct severe spinal curvature (scoliosis) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy can improve their nutrition, help them gain weight, and enhance their quality of life. Researchers will measure food intake, weight, body composition,…

This study is testing if a new therapy program that combines a shorter camp with home-based activities is as effective as a standard, longer camp program. It will involve 66 children aged 3 to 5 with a type of cerebral palsy that affects one side of the body. The main goal is to …

This study is testing if videos of a baby's movements recorded by parents at home are as good as videos taken by medical staff in a clinic for spotting early signs of cerebral palsy. It involves 100 families with babies born very early (before 29 weeks). The goal is to see if thi…

This study will test if a 12-week exercise program delivered over video calls is a practical and helpful way to improve strength and movement for children with cerebral palsy. 50 children, aged 6 to 15, will do supervised resistance training three times a week from home using sim…

This study is testing whether an intensive 8-day day camp that combines special sensory training with hand exercises works better than a camp with just hand exercises for children with one-sided cerebral palsy. Children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to one of the two cam…

This study aims to find out if a newer, lighter carbon-fiber ankle brace helps children with cerebral palsy move better than their usual plastic brace. Researchers will compare how well 38 children, aged 8 to 15, can walk, run, and jump while wearing each type of brace over sever…

This study aims to see if a set of exercises called 'Brain Gym' can help improve thinking skills and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will work with 60 children aged 6 to 8 who have a specific type of CP. They will measure changes in cognitive functio…

This study aims to understand if a child's breathing strength and lung function are connected to how well they can use their hands. Researchers will measure breathing and hand skills in 37 children and teenagers with hemiparetic cerebral palsy during a single clinic visit. The go…

This study aims to test how accurately low-cost video game sensors can track movement exercises in children and youth with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare these game sensors to a high-end, clinic-based motion tracking system to see if they are reliable enough for home us…

This study is testing a 6-week group training program for parents and caregivers of infants diagnosed with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. The program teaches practical skills and provides education about early intervention, aiming to boost caregivers' knowledge, comfort, and…