Could a simple blood flow trick help kids with CP walk better?
NCT ID NCT07390760
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) — brief cycles of cutting off and restoring blood flow to a limb — combined with balance training can improve balance and spinal reflexes in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Sixteen children aged 8-17 with mild to moderate CP will receive either real RIC or a sham version alongside balance exercises. The goal is to see if RIC boosts the training's effects on movement and spasticity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote ischemic conditioning (brief cycles of blood flow restriction and release) plus balance training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (16 children) with no placebo control for the training. Results may not apply to all children with CP, and the benefits may be small or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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East Carolina University
RECRUITINGGreenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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