CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

This study tests whether a telehealth program that coaches parents to use adaptive standers can improve physical activity, sleep, and endurance in children ages 1-6 with severe motor delays (like cerebral palsy). Twenty children and their parents will take part in 8 weeks of stan…

This study tests whether a child-friendly core exercise program, delivered via video, can improve balance and mobility in children aged 6-12 with spastic cerebral palsy. Half of the 54 participants will do the Fun-Core exercises at home 3 times a week for 8 weeks, while the other…

This study tests whether a powered leg brace called Agilik can help children with cerebral palsy who walk with bent knees (crouch gait). Forty children will either use the device at home for 2 months or receive standard therapy. Researchers will measure changes in walking enduran…

This study tests whether gentle vibration on the face and neck can reduce drooling and improve muscle tone in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty children will receive either vibration plus standard therapy or a sham treatment. The goal is to see if this simple approach can ease…

This study tests whether home-based video games can improve speech clarity and arm movement in children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen children aged 8-17 will play specially designed computer games for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, when combined with standard rehabilitation, can improve leg movement and reduce muscle stiffness in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The study will include 20 children aged 5 to 18…

This study tests whether special speech strategies, like pointing to letters or using rhythm, can help children with cerebral palsy speak more clearly. About 100 kids ages 7 to 17 will practice these techniques with a speech therapist and then have their speech recorded. The goal…

This study tests whether a gentle, quick spinal manipulation can improve heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty children will each receive both the real procedure and a sham (fake) version on separate days. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate pa…

This study tests whether adding motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) and action observation (watching movements) to standard physical therapy can improve gross motor function, upper limb skills, and quality of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Forty-eight …

This study compares two types of therapy—sensory integration therapy and standard physical therapy—to see which one helps children with athetoid cerebral palsy improve their gross motor skills (like walking and balance). About 26 children aged 6 to 12 will take part. The goal is …

This study tests whether adding electrical stimulation to a movement therapy helps children with cerebral palsy use their arms better. 46 children aged 3 to 15 will be split into two groups: one gets the combined therapy, the other gets movement therapy alone. Both groups will ha…

This study tests a robot suit called Bambini Kids that helps children with cerebral palsy move their legs in a more natural way. The goal is to see if it is safe and can improve walking and daily activities. About 30 children aged 2 to 10 will take part. The robot provides repeti…

This study tests whether adding task-specific electrical stimulation to standard physical therapy can improve upper limb gross motor skills in children aged 2 to 6 with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Thirty children will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy, …

This study tests whether a two-week intensive rhythmic dance program can improve learning ability in children with cerebral palsy. Six children aged 6-17 will take dance classes and be assessed repeatedly on motor, cognitive, and social goals. The goal is to see if dance, which c…

This study looks at whether adding whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) right before serial casting can improve ankle movement in children with cerebral palsy. About 45 kids aged 3-17 will do exercises with or without vibration before getting their weekly cast.…

This study looks at how often a non-invasive treatment called radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) should be given to reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. Forty-five children aged 6 to 14 will receive either real or sham therapy once or twice a wee…

This study tests two new methods to improve hand function in children with cerebral palsy: a virtual reality system called Leap Motion that uses hand-tracking games, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) that uses mild electrical pulses to activate muscles. Thirty child…

This study tests whether simple brain gym exercises—like drinking water, cross crawls, and deep breathing—can improve balance and quality of life in children aged 6 to 8 with spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy. Forty-four children will be split into two groups: one doing …

This study tests an intensive 2-week rehabilitation program for children and teens with cerebral palsy. The program combines two proven therapies: one that encourages use of the weaker hand and another that trains both hands together. Researchers want to see if this approach impr…

This study tests a new physical therapy program for children with cerebral palsy who have a crouched walking pattern. The therapy focuses on correcting pelvic tilt and strengthening the soleus muscle in the calf, which is often overlooked. Forty children aged 4 to 10 will partici…

This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily block nerves that cause painful muscle tightness in the shoulder and elbow. It is for people with cerebral palsy who have not found relief from other treatments. The goal is to see if it helps them…

This study tests whether a mixed-reality video game called Bootle Blast can help children aged 6–17 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve their arm and hand skills through home-based play. About 46 participants will either start the game right away or wait 12 weeks while continu…

This study looks at two different calf-stretching programs for adults with cerebral palsy who have tight calf muscles and walk slowly. Forty participants will be assigned to one of two stretching routines for one year. The goal is to see if either program can improve walking spee…

This study looks at whether botulinum toxin type A injections can improve hand and leg function and quality of life in 30 children aged 8 to 17 with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants receive one injection and are followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this tr…

This study tests a structured exercise program called task-oriented circuit training in 34 children aged 5-12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The program includes 14 stations targeting walking, balance, and strength. Researchers will measure improvements in walking distance and d…

This study tests whether an intensive, activity-based walking training program can improve movement and quality of life for young children with cerebral palsy who cannot walk on their own. Nineteen children will either receive the training or continue usual care. The goal is to s…

This study tests a new early intervention program for infants aged 4-10 months who are at risk of developing cerebral palsy. The program combines weekly home sessions with caregiver training to support the baby's development and reduce challenges. Researchers will check if the pr…

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain injury that affects movement, but diagnosing it can take up to 2 years. This study follows 600 high-risk infants (premature, brain-injured, or with abnormal exams) across Irish hospitals. Researchers will use EEG sleep tests, protein markers, and co…

This study asks 500 adults with cerebral palsy to fill out questionnaires about their memories of botulinum toxin injections they received as children. Researchers want to learn how effective and painful the treatments felt, how well doctors communicated, and what coping strategi…

This pilot study explores whether adding sound and touch to a standard movement-observation therapy can better activate the brain's mirror neuron system in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty kids with CP and 20 typically developing peers, aged 7-25, will watch videos of actions…

This study looks at how a 2-week, personalized therapy program helps children aged 4-12 with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders. Kids get about 2.5 hours of tailored therapy each day, focusing on skills like movement, attention, and communication. The go…

This study is testing whether hand and arm assessments done over video calls are as good as those done in person for children with cerebral palsy. About 100 kids aged 6 to 17 will complete assessments both virtually and in a clinic, and researchers will compare the results. If vi…

This study looks at how well people tolerate a new blended tube feed over 28 days. It includes up to 50 children and adults who need tube feeding due to conditions like cerebral palsy or cancer. Researchers will track gut symptoms and how much of the formula is taken each day.

This study looks at whether a regular beat in music helps children with cerebral palsy and typical development learn dance moves. Researchers will teach 68 kids a short dance with and without a steady rhythm, then check how well they remember it. The goal is to understand if rhyt…

This study looks at how children aged 8 to 17, both with and without cerebral palsy, use their brains to find their way around in a virtual reality game. By recording brain activity with EEG, researchers hope to understand why spatial navigation skills differ in children with CP.…

This study is translating and testing a Turkish version of the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) for high-risk infants, such as premature babies or those with birth complications. Researchers will check if the exam is reliable and valid for use in Turkey by com…