Sensory walkway may improve gait in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07595744
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a sensory walkway to standard physical therapy can improve walking in children aged 5-7 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. 44 participants will either receive conventional therapy alone or conventional therapy plus sensory walkway training for three months. Researchers will measure changes in gait speed, step width, and cadence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sensory walkway training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve walking speed and coordination in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants. The sensory walkway is added to standard therapy, so any benefit may be modest and may not apply to all children with CP.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient Clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
RECRUITINGDokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
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