Can drawing your way to recovery beat standard therapy for cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07753083
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a new rehabilitation approach called Structured Graphic Motor Therapy (SGMT) for children with cerebral palsy who have arm movement challenges. SGMT uses guided drawing tasks that gradually become more complex, aiming to improve arm function, coordination, and precision. The study compares children who receive SGMT plus standard rehab to those who receive standard rehab alone over 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in arm movement quality and coordination to see if this drawing-based therapy offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Structured Graphic Motor Therapy (SGMT), a therapist-guided drawing-based rehabilitation program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a new, engaging way to improve arm function and coordination in children with cerebral palsy, potentially enhancing their daily independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's benefit over standard rehab is unproven, and outcomes depend on each child's engagement and ability.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
Yerevan, Yerevan, 0070, Armenia
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