New exercise program may help kids with cerebral palsy move better

NCT ID NCT07238634

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy approaches—Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) and the Bobath method—in 58 children with spastic cerebral palsy. The goal is to see which therapy better improves motor skills, balance, and trunk control over 12 weeks. Children will be assessed at the start, middle, and end of the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dynamic Movement Intervention (task-specific exercises) and Bobath therapy (neurodevelopmental treatment)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that Dynamic Movement Intervention is more effective than standard Bobath therapy for improving movement and trunk control in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 children, so results may not apply to all. It compares two therapies, so neither may prove clearly better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic diplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan