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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Salamanca, Castille and León, 37007, Spain