Touch therapy shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT04235088
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an intensive 3-week touch-based therapy program could help children with unilateral cerebral palsy use their affected arm better. Sixteen children aged 6 to 15 took part in 30 hours of therapy plus weekend activities. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and improves arm function and daily participation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
somatosensory intensive intervention (touch-based therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new therapy to help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm better in daily activities.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 16 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is intensive and may be hard for some families to maintain.
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Locations
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Asociación para la Investigación en la Discapacidad Motriz (AIDIMO)
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50011, Spain