Could the angle of arm exercises boost hand skills in kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07367477
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether doing arm exercises on a vertical surface (like a wall) or a horizontal surface (like a table) makes a bigger difference in hand skills and trunk control for children with bilateral cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 5 to 8 will take part in a 3-month occupational therapy program. Researchers will measure changes in fine motor skills, upper limb function, and trunk stability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Occupational therapy program (vertical or horizontal surface exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple change in exercise position (vertical vs horizontal) improves hand skills and trunk control more effectively for children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between the two approaches may be small or not meaningful.
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Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy
Cairo, 11511, Egypt