New walking program with blood flow cuffs shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06533956

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a 10-week treadmill training program combined with blood flow restriction (using cuffs on the legs) can safely improve walking speed in 13 children aged 8 to 18 with cerebral palsy. The children will walk on a treadmill three times a week, gradually increasing speed. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and effective for boosting walking ability and muscle strength.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: blood flow restriction during treadmill training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more efficient way to improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy, potentially reducing therapy time and costs.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 13 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is experimental and may not lead to significant improvements.

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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.

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Les Capucins
RECRUITING

Angers, France
University Hospital, Angers
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Angers, France

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