Shock wave therapy: finding the right frequency for kids with CP

NCT ID NCT07476690

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how often a non-invasive treatment called radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) should be given to reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. Forty-five children aged 6 to 14 will receive either real or sham therapy once or twice a week for three weeks, alongside their usual rehabilitation. The goal is to find the best session frequency to improve spasticity, movement, balance, and muscle health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward an optimal treatment schedule for reducing muscle stiffness and improving movement in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The therapy may not work better than sham treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Muscle Spasticity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34371, Turkey (Türkiye)

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