Which arm workout works best for kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07116798

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

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

Summary

This study looked at two different arm strengthening exercises in 14 children aged 5-12 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. One group did bilateral exercises based on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation patterns, and the other did plyometric exercises. The goal was to see which better improved muscle thickness, range of motion, strength, and function. The study is complete and may help guide future therapy choices.

What this could mean

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Active substance: exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward more effective exercise programs to improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The exercises are not a cure and only aim to ease symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

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Locations

Biruni University

Istanbul, ZEYTİNBURNU, 34015, Turkey (Türkiye)

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