CEREBRAL PALSY

This study is testing whether treatments made from umbilical cord stem cells can help improve movement and thinking skills in young children with cerebral palsy. Researchers are comparing two different stem cell treatments against standard care to see which works best. The study …

This was a special access trial for one individual with severe cerebral palsy who had no other treatment options left. The goal was to see if infusions of the patient's own stem cells, collected from their body fat, could help control their condition. The patient received eight i…

This study compares two physical therapy programs for infants and toddlers (8-24 months old) with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. One program (START-Play) focuses on sitting, reaching, and problem-solving during play. The other is a standard physical therapy approach. The goa…

This international study is collecting information on people with brain injuries (like cerebral palsy) who have already received a new nasal spray gene therapy. The therapy aims to help the brain repair itself. Researchers will follow 25 participants for two years to see if it im…

This small study is checking if a 6-week, high-intensity exercise program using virtual reality (VR) headsets at home is practical and acceptable for young people with cerebral palsy. It will measure if the VR workouts can improve heart health, body composition, and blood markers…

This study aimed to use advanced brain scanning to find the exact spots in the brain that cause seizures in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. The goal was to create a better, non-invasive map to guide surgeons, potentially helping more people become seizure-free after surgery. …

This study is testing whether using a robotic exoskeleton during walking therapy leads to better mobility improvements than traditional physical therapy alone for adolescents with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare two groups—one using the robotic suit and one using standar…

This study is testing a 15-week group exercise program for children with cerebral palsy. The program involves walking, strength training, and balance exercises twice a week, led by physical therapy students under supervision. The main goal is to see if the program improves the ch…

This study is testing two different schedules for delivering an intensive arm and hand therapy program for young children with cerebral palsy. The program, called Therapy Together, teaches caregivers how to use play-based activities to help their child improve hand function. Rese…

This study is testing whether an 8-week training program can help children with severe cerebral palsy learn to use power wheelchairs more effectively. Researchers want to see if this training leads to better wheelchair skills and greater independence both right after training and…

This study is testing a training program to help children with conditions like spina bifida or cerebral palsy use their manual wheelchairs more safely and independently. It involves 4 children in Michigan and aims to see if the training improves their wheelchair skills, confidenc…

This study is testing a fun, play-based training program to help young children (ages 2-5) with cerebral palsy move more easily and be more active. Kids will participate in weekly group sessions for 12 weeks, using special three-wheeled running frames and other aids during games …

This study is testing whether a 12-week online group therapy program can help adults with cerebral palsy manage their chronic pain. The therapy teaches skills like relaxation, pacing activities, and changing unhelpful thoughts about pain. Researchers are checking if this virtual …

This study is checking if a play-based test for arm and hand movements gives the same results when done over a video call (telehealth) as it does in person for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 35 children, aged 2-10, will attend two visits—one in-person and one via telehe…

This study aims to understand what factors are connected to constipation in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will observe 100 children aged 4-18 and their caregivers, collecting information on diet, physical activity, and caregiver stress. The goal is to identify pattern…

This small, early-stage study is exploring whether powered wheelchairs that can lift a child into a standing position help kids with conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injuries participate more in daily activities. Researchers are working with four children in Michigan…

This study aims to understand why some teens and young adults with cerebral palsy improve their walking after a special training program, while others do not. Researchers will use brain scans and other tests to measure changes in the brain, spinal cord, and movement before and af…

This study is exploring whether a very light, unfelt electrical stimulation applied to the legs can help children and young adults with cerebral palsy keep their balance during everyday movements like standing up, walking, and turning. Researchers are observing 36 participants ag…