Can sound waves or vibrations help kids with CP move better?

NCT ID NCT07351292

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding ultrasound or whole-body vibration to regular stretching helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve knee motion and function. Sixty children aged 4-6 years participated. The results may show which extra therapy works best for boosting movement and daily abilities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: therapeutic ultrasound and whole-body vibration devices
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to improve knee movement and daily function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (60 children) with no blinding, so results may be less reliable. The improvements might not apply to all children with CP.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic hemiplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university

Cairo, 11432, Egypt

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