New brace study hopes to improve muscle health in kids with CP

NCT ID NCT05269745

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of ankle braces in 14 children with cerebral palsy to see which better improves muscle length and function. One group wore a standard brace almost all day, while the other wore it less and used a special foot shell that allows more movement. The goal was to find a treatment that stretches tight muscles without causing weakness. Results will help guide future therapy choices.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and foot shell
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a better way to manage muscle tightness in children with cerebral palsy, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures muscle changes, not long-term function, and the new approach may not prove superior.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY, SPASTIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University Graz

Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria

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