Circuit training hopes to boost mobility in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07275528
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a structured exercise program called task-oriented circuit training in 34 children aged 5-12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The program includes 14 stations targeting walking, balance, and strength. Researchers will measure improvements in walking distance and daily activity participation. The goal is to see if this training can make a real difference in how these children move and engage in everyday tasks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- task-oriented circuit training (a structured exercise program with 14 workstations)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to help children with cerebral palsy walk better and participate more in daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The training requires consistent effort and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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