Jump training on the good leg may boost strength in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07669857

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether plyometric (jumping) exercises on the less affected leg can improve strength, movement control, and balance in children aged 6-10 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Forty children will either get standard physical therapy alone or standard therapy plus plyometric training for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure leg strength, selective motor control, and balance before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: plyometric training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple exercise-based way to improve leg strength and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is non-invasive, but benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University

Giza, Giza Governorate, 11562, Egypt
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt
Physical therapy Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

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