Brain gym: a new hope for kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07176858

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether special 'brain gym' exercises can improve thinking abilities and quality of life in 60 children aged 6 to 8 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The children will do these exercises along with standard physical therapy for 30 minutes, three times a week, for three months. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive function and quality of life using computer tests and questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: brain gym exercises (a series of physical and mental exercises designed to stimulate both brain hemispheres)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children with cerebral palsy improve their thinking skills and daily quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, and brain gym exercises are not a standard medical treatment. The results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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CEREBRAL PALSY

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