Leg workouts may boost hand strength in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07525752
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding 10-15 minutes of leg strengthening exercises before standard physical therapy could improve hand function in 40 children aged 6-8 with unilateral cerebral palsy. The leg exercises targeted the less-affected leg, aiming to trigger brain changes that carry over to the affected hand. Results will show if this simple addition enhances handgrip and grasping skills beyond standard rehab alone.
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Active substance
Lower limb strengthening-based cross-training priming
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple rehab addition that improves hand function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 children. The hypothesis expects no difference, so results may not show benefit.
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt