Spastic hemiplegia

This study compares two types of walking exercise—nordic walking (using poles) and treadmill training—to see which better improves walking symmetry in children aged 6-10 with unilateral cerebral palsy (weakness on one side). Both groups also receive standard physical therapy. The…

This study tests whether a special type of electrical stimulation, called reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation, can improve balance and quality of life in children aged 6 to 10 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. The 32 participants will receive either the electrical stim…

This study tests whether using a ride-on toy for 6 weeks can help children with cerebral palsy use their weaker arm and hand more. Ten children will wear a mitten on their stronger hand to encourage using the other hand while driving and playing. Researchers will measure changes …

This trial tests whether mirror therapy — a low-cost technique where a child watches the reflection of their good arm moving, creating the illusion that their affected arm is moving — can improve arm and hand function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Twenty-six childr…

This study looks at whether a combined program of 35 hours of therapy plus 15 hours of home practice works as well as 50 hours of standard therapy for improving how children aged 3 to 5 with cerebral palsy use both hands. About 66 children will take part. The goal is to make ther…

This study tests whether a gamified mobile app called HEMImprove 1.0 can help adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy improve their arm function. Thirty-six teens will be randomly assigned to use the app at home or do conventional exercises from a manual, both for 30 minutes a…

This study looks at whether adding exergaming (video games that require movement) to standard NDT-Bobath therapy can improve spinal mobility in children aged 10-15 with cerebral palsy. Forty-two participants will be split into two groups: one doing seated exergaming and the other…

This pilot study tests whether a home-based telerehabilitation system can help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and hand function. Twenty-four children aged 6 to 18 will either use a digital therapy kit at home or follow a standard home exercise program. The goa…

This study tests whether a special strengthening and fatigue protocol using an isokinetic dynamometer can improve foot lift strength and walking more than standard rehab after Botox injections. Thirty adults with spastic foot drop will be randomly assigned to either the new proto…

This study looks back at children with unilateral cerebral palsy (weakness on one side) who took part in intensive therapy programs called COLHEMI or Mini-COLHEMI. These programs provide many hours of focused hand and arm training over two weeks. Researchers want to understand ho…

This study adapts and tests a Spanish version of eTIPS, an early home-based therapy program for infants at risk of unilateral cerebral palsy after perinatal stroke. The program involves parent-delivered activities integrated into daily routines. The study will enroll 20 families …

This study will look at how muscle stiffness and tone relate to balance in children aged 6 to 12 with spastic hemiplegia, a condition where one side of the body is tight and weak. Researchers will use a handheld device to measure muscle properties and a balance system to test sta…

This observational study will check if breathing strength and lung function are linked to hand use in 37 children aged 6–18 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants do simple breathing tests and hand skill tasks in one clinic visit. The goal is to see if rehab programs shoul…

This study looks at brain activity in children aged 5-15 with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) compared to typically developing children. Using a special EEG cap, researchers measure brain waves while children watch and then perform simple actions like reaching for objects. The goa…