Could a quick vibration session before casting help kids with CP move better?
NCT ID NCT06693388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) right before serial casting can improve ankle movement in children with cerebral palsy. About 45 kids aged 3-17 will do exercises with or without vibration before getting their weekly cast. The goal is to see if this combo speeds up gains in ankle flexibility and reduces the number of casts needed.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Whole-body vibration
What this could lead to
If it works, this could shorten the time children with cerebral palsy need to be in casts, reducing discomfort and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants. The added benefit of vibration over standard casting alone may be small or absent, and results may not apply to all children with CP.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43228, United States
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