Can a simple knee pull test help kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT06667518

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Thessaly Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether two devices — a knee traction dynamometer and a non-invasive muscle sensor — can reliably measure muscle strength and activity in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty children aged 5 to 16 with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if these tools are practical for clinics and can give consistent results between different testers.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide clinicians with simple, reliable tools to measure muscle strength and activity in children with cerebral palsy, helping track progress and guide therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed reliability study with only 20 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes. The devices may not prove practical in everyday clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN ELECTROMYOGRAPHY FORCE MEASUREMENT LOWER LIMB

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physiotherapy - University of Thessaly

Lamia, Phthiotis, 35132, Greece

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