Brain training for better hands: new hope for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07248566

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special therapy called Cognitive Sensory Motor Training (CSMT) to see if it can improve hand and arm function in children with cerebral palsy. The therapy combines physical tasks with mental exercises to boost coordination and sensory awareness. Researchers will compare CSMT plus routine physical therapy to routine physical therapy alone in 32 children aged 6-12.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Sensory Motor Training Therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new therapy to improve hand and arm function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy. The therapy is non-invasive but requires consistent effort over 12 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Muhammad Asif Jvaed
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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