Robot-Assisted therapy shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07566767

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding robotic rehabilitation to standard neurodevelopmental therapy could improve leg and trunk function in children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen children participated, receiving standard therapy first, then robotic therapy added on. Researchers measured changes in movement control, sitting balance, and gross motor skills. The study is small and completed, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic rehabilitation plus neurodevelopmental treatment
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to improve movement and balance in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed study with only 15 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to all children with CP. The added benefit of robotic therapy over standard care alone is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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