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New remote therapy shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06272760

Symptom relief Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a home-based therapy program that uses sensors to help children with cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. The therapy, called Tele-HABIT, involves structured play activities done at home under remote guidance. The trial included 29 children aged 6 to 12 and measured changes in how well they could use their affected hand. The goal is to provide an effective therapy option that families can do from home.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Home-based hand-arm bimanual intensive training (Tele-HABIT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a convenient, remote therapy option to improve arm and hand function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 29 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy, and the therapy may not be effective for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

29 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6 to 12 years * MACS level 1-4 * Diagnosed with CP due to central nervous system lesions Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level V, indicating an inability to use both hands in daily life activities. * Individuals who fall within levels 0 to 4 of the House Functional Classification System. * Individuals with severe intellectual disabilities, characterized by difficulties in understanding or following instructions. * Individuals with vision impairment that could affect participation in the therapy. * Individuals who have received a botulinum toxin injection in the upper extremity within the past 6 months.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, 06351, South Korea

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