Can early intensive therapy boost motor skills in kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT04362800

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested an early, intensive therapy program called HABIT-ILE in 36 preschool children (ages 1-4) with bilateral cerebral palsy. The therapy focuses on coordinated use of both hands and legs through structured activities. Researchers measured changes in gross motor function and daily performance to see if starting this therapy early can improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward an effective early intervention to improve motor skills and daily function in young children with bilateral cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The therapy is intensive and may be challenging for some families to maintain.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CEREBRAL PALSY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

Fondation ILDYS - Site de Ty Yann

Brest, Brest, 29000, France
Les Capucins

Angers, Angers, 49000, France

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.