Can walking with poles help children with cerebral palsy walk more evenly?

NCT ID NCT07702786

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of walking exercise—nordic walking (using poles) and treadmill training—to see which better improves walking symmetry in children aged 6-10 with unilateral cerebral palsy (weakness on one side). Both groups also receive standard physical therapy. The goal is to measure changes in step length, stride, and joint movement. The trial aims to find a more effective way to help these children walk with less of a limp.

What this could mean

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Active substance: nordic walking training and treadmill training
What this could lead to: If effective, nordic walking could become a simple, low-cost exercise to improve walking balance and coordination in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The training is short (15 minutes per session) and may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegia

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CEREBRAL PALSY

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