New walking program with blood flow cuffs shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT06533956
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
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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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Les Capucins
RECRUITINGAngers, France
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University Hospital, Angers
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAngers, France
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