Can gait training help young people with cerebral palsy walk better?
NCT ID NCT04360395
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a structured walking therapy program can improve mobility in 120 adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy. Participants undergo 24 gait training sessions over 8 weeks, with before-and-after tests of walking speed, brain activity, and muscle control. A separate group of neurotypical peers provides comparison data but does not receive therapy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
gait therapy (physical therapy exercises focused on walking)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a structured gait training program that improves walking ability and independence in young people with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study without a control group for the intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires many sessions and may not work for everyone.
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Boys Town National Research Hospital
Boys Town, Nebraska, 68010, United States