Can a treadmill help kids with cerebral palsy walk stronger?
NCT ID NCT07263542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether walking on a treadmill with body weight support can improve motor skills in children aged 5-12 with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Twenty children will be split into two groups: one gets the treadmill training, the other gets standard Bobath therapy. Researchers will measure changes in walking, balance, and coordination after 4 weeks of training.
What this could mean
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Active substance
body weight supported treadmill training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new therapy option to help children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy walk and move better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The training is short (4 weeks), so lasting benefits are uncertain.
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University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 53,200, Pakistan