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Robot hands may rewire brains of children with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06450158

Disease control Sponsor: Cook Children's Health Care System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether robot-assisted hand training can improve hand function and brain activity in children with cerebral palsy. Participants use a device called Amadeo that moves their fingers in exercises and games. The trial measures changes in brain signals, hand strength, and daily hand use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Amadeo robot-assisted hand training device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new therapy to improve hand function and brain reorganization in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to all children with CP. The robot training may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * An evaluation by a pediatric neurologist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMNR) physicians (physiatrists), neonatal developmental specialist, or neonatologist with a diagnosis of CP. * Classified as high-functioning (I or II) at the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) * Participants in the control group should have no history of neurological disorder or brain injury Exclusion Criteria: * Psychoactive or myorelaxant medication during study procedures * Genetic syndrome diagnosis * History of trauma or brain operation * Inability to sit still * Metal implants * Baclofen pump * Inability or unwillingness of patient or parent/legally authorized representative to give written informed consent

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cook Children's Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

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