Can a textured path help kids with cerebral palsy walk better?
NCT ID NCT07595744
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether walking on a special sensory walkway can improve how children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy walk. Forty-four children aged 5 to 7 will either receive standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus sensory walkway training for three months. Researchers will measure changes in walking speed, step width, and other gait parameters.
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Outpatient Clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
RECRUITINGDokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Sensory walkway training (a textured path providing sensory input during walking)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 children. The sensory walkway may not provide significant benefits over standard physical therapy.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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