Vojta therapy: a new way to wake up muscles after brain injury?
NCT ID NCT05785962
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether Vojta therapy, a technique using manual pressure on the chest, can activate abdominal muscles in people with brain injury. Researchers measured muscle activity with electrodes in healthy volunteers and a small group of brain injury survivors. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vojta therapy (a manual stimulation technique)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that Vojta therapy measurably activates core muscles, potentially guiding future rehabilitation approaches for brain injury patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, terminated feasibility study in healthy volunteers and brain injury patients. It does not test any real-world outcomes like walking or daily function, so results may not translate to meaningful improvements.
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Locations
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Salamanca, Castille and León, 37007, Spain
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