Palsy
MONDO:0006496A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)
Also known as: Plegia, Plegias
843 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 36 tagged with Palsy itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Palsy
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Cerebral palsy 441 trials · 497 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Spastic cerebral palsy 75 trials · 228 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Athetoid cerebral palsy 6 trials
- Ataxic cerebral palsy 4 trials Sub-types →
- Mixed cerebral palsy 1 trial Sub-types →
- Hypotonic cerebral palsy 0 trials
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Hemiplegia 175 trials · 178 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Quadriplegia 73 trials
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Paraplegia 47 trials · 68 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia 27 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brown-Sequard syndrome 0 trials
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Facial paralysis 19 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Bell's palsy 29 trials Sub-types →
- Exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia 0 trials
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Respiratory paralysis 20 trials
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Erb palsy 11 trials
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Ophthalmoplegia 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Progressive external ophthalmoplegia 4 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Internuclear ophthalmoplegia 3 trials
- Exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia 0 trials
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Progressive bulbar palsy 5 trials
1 sub-type
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Klumpke's paralysis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Brain stimulation plus physical therapy: a new hope for FND walking problems?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining brain stimulation with physical therapy can improve walking in adults with functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition where the brain's movement signals are disrupted. Participants receive either TMS-enhanced physical therapy or standar…
Sponsor: University of Auckland, New Zealand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for heart bypass patients: drug targets dangerous low blood pressure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Angiotensin II for patients who develop dangerously low blood pressure after heart bypass surgery. About 329 adults will receive the drug along with standard treatments, and their outcomes will be compared to similar patients from the past. The goal…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new rowing seat help veterans with paralysis row freely?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two adaptive indoor rowing seats designed for Veterans who have limited trunk stability due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative conditions. Participants will try both seats during short rowing sessions, and researchers will measure trunk moveme…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to predict who walks again after cancer paralysis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 adults with paralysis from spinal tumors who undergo surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Researchers track how well patients recover movement, bladder and bowel function, and quality of life over one year. The goal is to identify factors that he…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can your genes predict heart surgery risks? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood, urine, stool, voice recordings, and other data from 3000 adults having planned heart surgery. Researchers will analyze this information to find markers that could predict complications like delirium, bleeding, kidney injury, and irregular heartbeat.…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC