Leg workouts may boost walking in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT03672877
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 3 months of intensive leg exercise (walking, kicking, jumping, and climbing with small ankle weights) can improve walking and daily function in 60 young children with spastic diplegia caused by prematurity. The exercise is done 1 hour a day, 4 days a week, supervised by a physical therapist. The goal is to see if this approach works better than standard physiotherapy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intensive leg exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve walking and daily function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, and the exercise program is demanding (1 hour, 4 days a week). Results may not apply to all children or lead to lasting improvements.
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Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G4, Canada