CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

This study is watching what happens when children with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders go through a special two-week therapy program. Kids aged 4-12 get about 2.5 hours of personalized therapy each day, focusing on movement, senses, attention, and com…

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 study is testing a new early therapy program for infants (4-10 months old) who are at risk for developing cerebral palsy. The program combines clinic and home sessions for 12 weeks to support the baby's development and help families. Researchers want to see if the program is…

This study is testing a new, intensive physical therapy program for young children with cerebral palsy who cannot walk on their own. It compares a special walking training program to usual care to see if it improves movement skills and daily life activities. The goal is to find b…

This study is testing a short, intensive rehabilitation program for children with cerebral palsy to see if it improves how they use their arms and hands. The program combines two proven techniques: one that restricts the stronger arm to encourage use of the weaker one, and anothe…

This study is testing if a specific, high-load daily stretching program can improve walking and reverse muscle changes in adults with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare a standard physical therapy program to one that adds a 10-minute daily self-stretching routine for one ye…

This study aims to create and test a Turkish version of a brain exam for high-risk newborns. The goal is to provide doctors in Turkey with a reliable tool to spot early signs of cerebral palsy and other brain development issues. Researchers will check if the exam works well and c…

This study is testing whether injections of botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) can improve how children with a specific type of cerebral palsy use their arms and legs and their overall quality of life. Researchers will follow 30 children, aged 8 to 17, for 12 weeks after their injections t…

This study is testing whether a set of fun, child-friendly core exercises can improve balance and daily movement in children with a type of cerebral palsy. It will involve 54 children aged 6-12, who will do exercises at home for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare the new 'Fun-Core…

This study is testing whether a set of simple physical and mental exercises, called 'brain gym,' can help improve balance and quality of life for children with a specific type of cerebral palsy. Researchers will work with 44 children, aged 6 to 8, who have spastic diplegia. The g…

This study is testing a new physical therapy method for children with cerebral palsy who have a specific walking problem called crouch gait. Instead of just focusing on the usual leg muscles, therapists will work on correcting pelvic tilt and strengthening a deep calf muscle (the…

This study is testing whether a special mixed-reality video game called Bootle Blast can help children with cerebral palsy improve their arm and hand function through fun, home-based practice. Researchers want to see if it's practical for families to use the game at home for 12 w…

This study is testing how often a non-invasive shock wave therapy should be given to best reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. Children will receive either a fake treatment, one real session per week, or two real sessions per week, along with their usual physi…

This study is testing a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses extreme cold to temporarily freeze specific nerves. The goal is to see if this can reduce painful and disabling muscle stiffness in the shoulder and elbow for people with cerebral palsy who have run out of other …

This study is testing if two new therapies can help children with cerebral palsy use their hands better for daily tasks. Thirty children will try either a video game system that tracks hand movements or a gentle electrical stimulation therapy, along with standard exercises. Resea…

This study is testing how well children and adults with conditions like cerebral palsy or cancer tolerate a new liquid food formula given through a feeding tube in their stomach. Over 28 days, researchers will check for digestive issues like vomiting or diarrhea and see if partic…

This small pilot study is testing whether a new robotic knee brace can help children with cerebral palsy walk better. Ten children with a crouched walking style will try the device during supervised sessions. Researchers will measure if the brace helps them walk more upright, tak…

This study is testing a special exercise program called Task-Oriented Circuit Training to see if it helps children with cerebral palsy move better and participate more in daily activities. It involves 34 children, aged 5 to 12, who will do repetitive, task-specific exercises at d…

This study aims to understand if practicing dance to a regular rhythm helps children with cerebral palsy or other motor disorders learn movement sequences better. Researchers will compare how 68 children, both with and without motor disorders, learn a dance choreography with and …

This study aims to understand how common sleep-disordered breathing is in children with cerebral palsy (CP) across the UK and how many use breathing support devices at night. Researchers will survey hospitals for one year to count cases and identify what helps or prevents familie…

This study asks 500 adults with cerebral palsy about their experiences receiving repeated botulinum toxin (Botox) injections as children. Researchers want to understand if adults feel the treatments were effective, how they handled the pain, and their overall satisfaction. The go…

This study aims to understand the real-life experiences of children with cerebral palsy (CP) who have sleep breathing problems, their families, and their healthcare teams. Researchers will conduct interviews with about 20 participants to learn about the challenges and successes o…

This study aims to understand if two natural gut hormones, GIP and GLP-2, can help slow down bone loss in children with spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, or Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Researchers will measure bone health markers in the blood of 8 children who use wheelch…

This study aims to see if hand and arm function assessments for children with cerebral palsy can be done effectively through video calls from home. Researchers will enroll 100 children to complete the same tests both virtually and in-person, comparing the results, ease of use, an…

This study aims to understand how the brain works when children find their way around. Researchers will use a virtual reality game and a brainwave cap (EEG) to compare children with cerebral palsy to typically developing children. The goal is to learn why navigation skills differ…