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Toy cars as therapy: a new test for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06455930

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether specially adapted stand-on ride-on toy cars can help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and mobility. The study includes children aged 4 to 6 with spastic diplegia who can stand and walk short distances. Each child will use the adapted car at home for three months. Before and after, the team will measure balance, muscle activity, and walking patterns to see if the cars make a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Individually-adapted stand-on ride-on power mobility device (adapted toy car)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a fun, home-based way to improve balance and mobility in young children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small early study with only 10 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is a toy car, and its benefits for balance and mobility are not yet proven.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of spastic diplegia CP, GMFCS level III; 2. Between 4 and 6 years old (age band selected based on the benefits of early intervention and the age-limitation imposed from the size constraints of the PMDs (toy cars) selected for the intervention); 3. Able to stand and to walk short distances (at least 10 meters) with or without external assistance; 4. Physician medical clearance to participate; and 5. Exhibit sufficient cooperation and attention so that simple verbal instructions can be followed. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have notable orthopedic conditions (e.g., lower extremity amputation; recent hip surgeries or soft tissue lengthening); 2. Inadequate vision to complete study's procedures safely; 3. Serious/unstable cardiac conditions that prevent engagement in the Evaluation Sessions; and 4. Any other factor that might hinder full participation in the study or confound interpretation of the results.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy spastic diplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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