Smart neck brace aims to help kids with cerebral palsy move better

NCT ID NCT06533293

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special neck brace designed to help children with cerebral palsy improve their head and neck control. The brace uses sensors, springs, and small motors to support and gently guide head movements during training. Researchers will enroll 30 children and measure changes in posture, reaching, and daily function over 12 sessions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dynamic neck brace device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new way to help children with cerebral palsy gain better head and neck control, improving daily activities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The device is experimental and may not work for everyone.

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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 NECK DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10032, United States
ROAR Lab, Mudd Hall
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10027, United States

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