CEREBRAL PALSY

This study is testing a mobile phone app system designed to help people with chronic, complex conditions like spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy manage their daily care routines. The app provides reminders for tasks like catheter use and skin checks, and lets users report probl…

This study is testing a new movement training program called 'Let's Move' for infants at high risk for developing cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if this program, which uses a mix of clinic visits and video coaching at home, is practical and acceptable for families. They …

This study is testing a coordinated healthcare program designed to help adults with childhood-onset disabilities like cerebral palsy and spina bifida. The program aims to provide better lifelong care after patients transition from pediatric services, where care gaps often occur. …

This study aims to improve surgery for children with tight ankle muscles that limit their ability to walk properly. Researchers are testing if cutting a small, often-overlooked leg muscle (the plantaris) first, before the larger calf muscles, leads to better ankle movement and a …

This research clinic studies an intensive therapy approach called ACQUIRE Therapy for children with movement difficulties from conditions like cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or stroke. The therapy involves many hours of play-based sessions each week, focusing on helping children…

This study is testing a special wearable robotic device for the ankle to help children with cerebral palsy walk better. Researchers want to see if using the device for training can improve leg muscle control and walking speed over time. They also want to know if the device can pr…

This study is testing an intensive, camp-based therapy program for children with spastic cerebral palsy. It compares a new approach that works on both arms, hands, and legs to standard therapy. The goal is to see if this more comprehensive program can better improve both physical…

This study is testing whether adding whole-body vibration therapy to standard ankle casting helps children with cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if the combination improves ankle movement faster and reduces the total time kids need to wear casts. The goal is to make treatm…

This program provides access to umbilical cord blood infusions for children and young adults (under 26) with brain injuries like cerebral palsy, stroke, or oxygen deprivation. The goal is to use cells from stored cord blood to help the body repair existing brain damage. Participa…

This study is testing if new 3D scanning and printing technology can make custom ankle braces as well as the old, slower plaster-cast method. Researchers will compare how well the braces work, how satisfied people are with them, and the cost for each type. The goal is to see if d…

This study is testing two different home-based therapy programs delivered via video calls (telemedicine) for infants with cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if parents, guided remotely by therapists, can help improve their baby's arm and hand movement and function. Researchers wi…

This study is testing small wearable sensors placed in shoes to measure how children walk. Researchers want to see if these sensors can accurately track walking speed and movement patterns in both healthy children and children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to develop a simpler…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to measure movement in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if the app is as accurate as expensive, lab-based systems at tracking tasks like jumping and running. The goal is to create an easier, more accessible …

This study aims to improve the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in infants by using advanced MRI brain scans while babies sleep naturally. Researchers will scan about 200 infants, some at risk for cerebral palsy and some developing typically, from 3 months to 2 years old. The go…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive sensor to measure breathing in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). The goal is to see if this easy-to-wear device can help doctors screen for breathing problems and see if there's a link between breathing issues and scoliosis (curva…

This study is testing whether a new play-based therapy program called Therapy Together helps young children with cerebral palsy use their hands better. Children ages 3 months to 5 years will either receive the 8-week Therapy Together program or continue with their usual care. Res…

This study tests whether a virtual early learning program can help babies (ages 0-5) who experienced oxygen deprivation at birth or were born very prematurely. Researchers want to see if online sessions are as effective as in-person therapy at improving children's thinking, movem…

This study aims to see if adding fun, play-based nerve gliding exercises to standard physical therapy can improve hand grip strength and dexterity in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare two groups of children aged 6-12: one receiving the new play-based activiti…

This study is testing the safety and feasibility of a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the neck while teens with cerebral palsy do hand therapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help improve hand and arm function. The study will enroll about 10 adol…

This study is testing if a short session of whole-body vibration, when added to treadmill walking, can help children with cerebral palsy walk better and reduce muscle stiffness. Researchers will measure walking speed, step length, and muscle tightness in about 20 children before …

This study is observing whether wearing a special suit that delivers mild electrical stimulation can help people with conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, or cerebral palsy. It aims to see if the suit improves balance, reduces pain, and makes walking easier over time. Abou…

This study is testing whether specially designed video games can help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, thinking skills, and overall quality of life. Thirty children will be randomly assigned to either receive standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus game…

This study is testing whether a robotic exoskeleton worn on the legs can improve walking ability in children with movement disorders like cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Children aged 3 to 17 will use the device at home for 12 weeks to see if it helps their knee movement and walk…

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of training to regular physical therapy helps children with cerebral palsy use their hands and arms better. Researchers will compare two groups of children aged 6-12: one gets the new training plus standard therapy, and the oth…

This study is testing whether behavioral coaching can help people with cerebral palsy become more physically active. Thirty-two participants will wear activity monitors and receive eight weeks of coaching aimed at increasing their daily steps. Researchers will measure changes in …

This study is observing if a special compression garment, called the SPIO Core-Max Expedition, helps improve movement and quality of life for infants with cerebral palsy. It will compare infants receiving standard therapy alone to those using the garment along with therapy over s…

This study is exploring whether training with powered ride-on toys can help children with cerebral palsy use their less-affected arm and hand more in daily life. Children will wear a soft mitten on their preferred hand during play-based activities to encourage use of their other …

This study is testing a new home-based walking program that uses a special treadmill and virtual reality games. It aims to help children with conditions like cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, or obesity improve their walking ability, strength, and overall quality of life. T…

This study is testing a 10-week warm water therapy program for children with movement challenges like cerebral palsy. Kids aged 3-9 will attend pool sessions twice a week to work on swimming safety, arm movement, and daily self-care skills like dressing. Researchers want to see i…

This study is testing a new way to help children with disabilities get more out of their therapy. Researchers want to see if letting kids help set their own therapy goals, using a method called ENGAGE, leads to better results than the usual approach where therapists and parents s…

This study is testing a special robotic neck brace designed to help children and young adults with severe cerebral palsy gain better control of their head and neck movements. Researchers will measure how well the brace works during training sessions over several months. The goal …

This study is testing a special hand and arm training program for children with spastic cerebral palsy. It involves 14 children, aged 6 to 12, who will do the exercises three times a week for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if this training can improve their grip strength and abilit…

This study is testing whether a special 10-week dance program can help children with cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if the classes improve balance, walking ability, and overall quality of life. About 20 children will take dance classes twice a week and be assessed before…

This study aims to create better tools for measuring how babies use their arms and hands. Researchers will analyze videos of children, including some who had a stroke around birth and some who are developing typically, to understand movement patterns. The goal is to develop a new…

This study aims to understand how hand sensation differences affect daily activities in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare 12 children with cerebral palsy to 12 typically developing children, measuring various hand sensations and testing how well they perform …

This study aims to understand the link between sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy and the stress experienced by their caregivers. Researchers will survey about 200 children with CP and their primary caregivers using questionnaires about sleep quality, daily burdens, a…

This study aims to understand how cerebral palsy develops in babies during their first two years of life. Researchers will follow 100 infants who either have cerebral palsy or are at high risk for it, checking their motor skills, speech, thinking, and other development regularly.…

This study aims to better understand how children and young adults with cerebral palsy move. Researchers will use several technologies—like ultrasound muscle imaging, brain wave caps, and muscle sensors—while participants perform simple movements with and without a robotic leg br…

This study aims to create a computer model that helps doctors predict which babies with brain injuries might develop cerebral palsy. Researchers will follow 1,000 babies at high risk for cerebral palsy and collect standard medical data to train the prediction system. The study al…

This study aims to understand how the brain controls movement in children with cerebral palsy compared to healthy children. Researchers will use safe, non-invasive brain scanning techniques (NIRS and EEG) while participants perform simple tasks. The goal is to gather knowledge ab…

This study aims to understand if the brains of adults with cerebral palsy change over time, which might explain why some people experience worsening function as they age. Researchers will analyze existing and new MRI brain scans from 30 adults with cerebral palsy across the U.S. …

This study aims to better understand how cerebral palsy affects communication between the brain and spinal cord. Researchers will measure brain and spinal cord activity in 50 people with CP and compare it to people without CP. They will also test if a mild, non-invasive electrica…

This study is creating a national registry to collect health information from 15,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in Switzerland. The goal is to better understand how CP affects people over time, what treatments they receive, and their quality of life. This inform…

This study aims to understand and predict long-term pain after orthopedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will follow 500 children, tracking their pain levels, medication use, sleep, and mobility before and for a year after surgery. The goal is to identify wh…