Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Clinical trials sponsored by Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, explained in plain language.
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Robot suit helps teens with cerebral palsy take better steps
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares robotic exoskeleton training to traditional physical therapy for improving walking in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy. Participants undergo brain scans, mobility tests, and nerve tests before and after training. The goal is to see if the robot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can gait training help young people with cerebral palsy walk better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured walking therapy program can improve mobility in 120 adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy. Participants undergo 24 gait training sessions over 8 weeks, with before-and-after tests of walking speed, brain activity, and muscle contro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a simple play technique boost language in babies at risk for autism?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study explores a new language intervention called Milieu Teaching-AV for infant siblings of autistic children, who are at higher risk for autism or language delays. The intervention teaches caregivers to encourage babies to look at the mouth during play, aiming to impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC