Special exercises may ease stiffness and improve walking in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06676540

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study tested whether adding eccentric (lengthening) exercises to standard neurodevelopmental therapy can reduce spasticity and improve walking and balance in children aged 6–18 with spastic cerebral palsy. 42 participants with mild to moderate impairment were randomly assigned to either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus eccentric exercises. Researchers measured changes in balance, gait, muscle tone, and spasticity using validated scales.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: eccentric exercise training plus neurodevelopmental therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 42 participants, so results may not apply to all. Exercise interventions require consistent effort and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY, SPASTIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lokman Hekim University

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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