Trunk training may unlock better arm control in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07692087
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether intensive segmental trunk training (ISTT) can improve upper limb function and seated stability in children aged 4-12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants perform structured exercises targeting trunk control five times per week for eight weeks. Researchers compare changes in trunk control, arm skills, and gross motor function against standard physical therapy.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Intensive segmental trunk training (a structured exercise program targeting trunk control)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training approach could become a standard therapy to improve arm use and sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intensive schedule may be difficult to maintain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Pediatric Physical Therapy and Neurorehabilitation Department at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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