CEREBRAL PALSY

This study tested a Norwegian intensive habilitation program for 93 children aged 2-6 with severe cerebral palsy or similar brain damage. The program aimed to improve the child's daily functioning and give parents more confidence and skills. Researchers measured changes in the ch…

This study tested whether a single infusion of a child's own stored umbilical cord blood could improve movement in children with spastic cerebral palsy. 63 children aged 1 to 6 years received either cord blood or a placebo, and their motor skills were measured over a year. The go…

This study looked at whether a home-based exercise and education program helps children with cerebral palsy recover better after leg tendon release surgery. Forty children aged 4-18 who could walk (with or without aids) took part. Researchers measured pain, fear of movement, bala…

This study looked at whether special brain wave patterns (called "delta brushes") and general movements in very premature babies can help predict if they will develop cerebral palsy. Researchers studied 44 infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy. The goal was to see if these te…

This study looked at whether playing motion-sensor video games (Xbox Kinect) could improve hand function and daily participation in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Twenty-four children aged 7-13 were split into two groups: one did standard therapy four times a week, whi…

This small study looked at whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, is safe and practical for children aged 5 to 18 with cerebral palsy. Only 3 children took part, and the main goal was to see if families would join and stick with the treatment. The study also checked if me…

This study tested a high-intensity home exercise program for 42 children with cerebral palsy. The program involved rhythmic arm movements to music, adapted for wheelchair use. The goal was to see if it could improve cardiorespiratory fitness and heart health. Parents helped suppo…

This study tested a gentle movement therapy for infants who had a brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The therapy was given in the hospital and at home for the first 6 months. The goal was to see if the therapy was possible and if it could help with development. Eleven fam…

This study tested a special balance training program for 30 children (ages 8-10) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement on one side of the body. The training used unexpected movements to help children improve their trunk control and balance. The goal wa…

This study tested whether wearing a special pressure sleeve for 6 months could improve hand function in children with cerebral palsy. About 100 children aged 5 to 10 took part. The sleeve is made of stretchy material and applies gentle pressure to the arm. Researchers measured ha…

This study tested a home-based program for 22 children with cerebral palsy who had trouble chewing. Kids watched videos of chewing actions and practiced chewing exercises guided by a therapist via video calls. The goal was to see if this approach improves chewing, swallowing, and…

This study tested a 3-week intensive walking program for 7 children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-12). The program focused on improving movement, daily activities, and participation. Researchers measured changes in motor skills, quality of life, and brain activity. The goal was to …

This study tested whether shining a special light (photobiomodulation) on the calf muscles could reduce spasticity (stiffness) in children with cerebral palsy. Twelve children aged 2 to 18 received either real light therapy or a placebo treatment once a week for two months, along…

This study tested a gentle nerve-stretching technique called neural mobilization in 40 children with cerebral palsy, ages 5 to 18. The goal was to see if it improves leg movement and reduces pain better than standard physical therapy. Results may help guide future treatment choic…

This study tested a new therapy for children with cerebral palsy that combines virtual-reality cycling with gentle brain stimulation. The goal was to improve arm and hand function. Thirty-six children aged 5 to 20 took part in the six-week program. Researchers measured motor skil…

This study tested a new remote therapy program that uses sensors to help children with cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. 29 children aged 6 to 12 took part. The therapy was done at home, guided by a therapist online. The goal was to see if this approach coul…

This study tested a 12-week exercise program set to music for 108 adults with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, stroke, or Parkinson's disease. Participants were split into two groups: one did the music-based exercise, the other waited. The goal was to see if this fu…

This study tested a home-based therapy program for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy, where parents delivered daily hand exercises guided by a therapist. Twenty children aged 3 to 24 months participated over 18 weeks. The goal was to improve hand function and see if famili…

This study tested whether playing special video games that use muscle signals (EMG) can improve walking in children with cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 2 to 10 took part. The games aim to help kids better control their ankle muscles, leading to smoother walking.

This study tested an early, intensive therapy program called HABIT-ILE in 36 children aged 1 to 4 years with bilateral cerebral palsy. The therapy combines hand, arm, and leg exercises to improve movement and daily function. Results aim to show whether starting this therapy early…

This study looked at whether giving dexamethasone during surgery can make a nerve block last longer in children having ankle or foot surgery. 90 children took part. The goal was to see if it delays the first time they need strong pain medicine and reduces overall pain. The approa…

This study compared robot-assisted walking training (Lokomat) with standard physical therapy for 68 children with cerebral palsy aged 5-18. The goal was to see which approach improves walking skills, balance, and quality of life. Results help families and doctors choose the best …

This study tested a new mobility training program for infants and toddlers (12-36 months old) with cerebral palsy. The goal was to see if the program helps improve movement and balance compared to standard care. 42 children participated, and researchers measured changes in gross …

This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin into two leg muscles (rectus femoris and semitendinosus) improves movement and reduces stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty-three children aged 7 to 17 who could walk participated. Researchers measured leg motion, s…

This study tested a therapy where children with cerebral palsy watch videos of movements and then practice them. 36 children aged 5-13 participated. The goal was to see if this approach improves muscle stiffness, movement, balance, and daily participation. The therapy was done at…

This study tested whether a multisensory environment stimulation therapy could improve postural control in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 38 children aged 9 to 12 participated. The therapy used various sensory inputs to help them better control their balance.

This small study tested a new way to help adults with cerebral palsy improve their walking. Participants used a robotic training system that gave them sound feedback to encourage better walking patterns. The goal was to see if this approach could help people continue their traini…

This small pilot study looked at whether a specially designed ballet class could help children with cerebral palsy improve their movement, coordination, and thinking skills. Nine children aged 9 to 15 took part in the dance program. The goal was to see if the program was feasible…

This study tested a drug called valbenazine to see if it can reduce jerky, uncontrolled movements (chorea) in children and adults with cerebral palsy. 86 participants received either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks. The goal was to measure changes in movement severity using st…

This study tested a robot-assisted walking program (Lokomat) in 59 children with cerebral palsy or other brain injuries. The goal was to see if the robot could help improve walking speed, stride, and overall gait. Researchers measured changes before and after treatment to evaluat…

This study looked at two exercise programs—moderate intensity and high-intensity interval training—to see which one improves walking, energy use, and daily movement in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 3 to 5 years took part, and their walking an…

This study tested whether special breathing exercises could improve lung function, balance, arm use, and swallowing in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 to 18. Twenty children with mild to moderate CP participated. The goal was to see if training the muscles used for breathing …

This study tested a treatment called functional electrical stimulation (FES) to improve arm function in young children (ages 3-6) who had a stroke around birth. FES uses small electrical currents to activate weak muscles, helping children practice reaching and grasping. The study…

This study tested whether a 6-week home-based virtual reality exercise program is acceptable and beneficial for young people with cerebral palsy who are overweight and inactive. Four participants used a head-mounted display to play active games. Researchers measured changes in bo…

This study looked at whether Nordic walking—walking with poles like ski poles—can help children with hemiparesis (weakness on one side) due to cerebral palsy walk more symmetrically. Forty children aged 6 to 10 took part. Researchers used video software to measure walking pattern…

This study tested a special adjustable brace to help children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders walk more easily. 24 children aged 5-17 took part. The brace was customized for each child and adjusted over several visits to find the best way to reduce crouch gait.

This study tested the Petö Method, a teaching-based therapy, in 13 children aged 4-9 with cerebral palsy who had moderate to severe movement challenges. The therapy focused on improving gross motor skills like walking, sitting, and using their arms and legs. Results showed meanin…

This study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy, ages 4 to 8, to see if anxiety is linked to worse balance, muscle stiffness, and movement. Researchers measured anxiety, spasticity, and balance using standard tests. The goal was to understand these connections, not to provid…

This study looked at whether a heart-rate-based index (called ANI) can help measure pain in 17 children with cerebral palsy. The children were monitored during painful procedures like injections and physical therapy. The goal was to see if this method could be a reliable way to a…

This study looked at stress levels and healthcare use among parents of 60 infants at high risk for cerebral palsy after leaving the NICU. Researchers tracked how stress changed over time and how satisfied parents were with follow-up care. The goal is to improve support for famili…

This study investigates why humans swing their arms when walking, a common but poorly understood movement. Researchers observed 25 people, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like multiple sclerosis or stroke, walking on a special treadmill. The goal is to lear…

This study looked at whether doing virtual reality exercises with other people (multi-player) is more motivating than doing them alone. It included 86 participants: healthy teens, children and adults with movement problems, and older adults with lung conditions. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether community-based wellness programs can improve health, quality of life, and care experience while lowering costs for adults with disabilities like spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers enrolled 130 peo…

This study looked at 78 children with cerebral palsy to see how well they sense and control their trunk (core) movements. Researchers measured trunk position sense, trunk control, and daily functional independence. The goal was to understand how these factors are connected, which…

This study followed 188 children who had seizures shortly after birth to see how they develop over time. Researchers measured thinking skills, behavior, and daily living abilities to find risk factors for disabilities. The goal is to better understand long-term outcomes and help …

This study looked at 53 children with cerebral palsy (ages 8-18) to understand how trunk control, arm function, and balance are related. Researchers compared these children with healthy kids to see differences. The goal was to gather knowledge that could help design better therap…

This study looked at how young children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other motor delays first use mobility devices like body-weight support systems and powered chairs. Researchers measured how much space the children explored and their muscle activity during play. The g…

This study tested 20 children with cerebral palsy to see how quickly they could react and move their hands toward lights and symbols. The goal was to measure motor and thinking skills before and after standard therapies like occupational therapy. Researchers used special motion-c…

This study looked at why walking takes so much energy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Researchers measured oxygen use in 34 kids aged 8-17 while they walked on a treadmill with and without support. The goal was to understand the energy demands of walking and specific tasks…

This study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy to see if the quality of their early movements as babies could predict their motor skills later in childhood. Researchers analyzed videos of the babies' movements and compared them to later tests of gross motor function. The go…

This study followed 60 infants at high risk for cerebral palsy from birth to 18 months old. Researchers used special sensors and robots to watch how babies learn to move—from kicking to crawling to walking. The goal was to understand how motor skills develop or get delayed, not t…

This study looked at whether a new device can reliably measure knee muscle strength and electrical activity in 20 children with cerebral palsy, aged 5 to 16. The goal was to see if the tool works well in a clinic. The study did not test a treatment, but rather aimed to improve ho…

This study looked at 126 children and young adults (up to age 25) with serious, non-progressive brain conditions like cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury. Researchers wanted to understand when and how a pediatric palliative care team first gets involved. The goal is to impro…

This study tested a new group program called ENCOMPASS for parents and carers of children under 5 with complex neurodisability, like cerebral palsy. Fifteen parents in East London attended ten group sessions led by a healthcare professional and a parent with lived experience. The…

This study looked at tiny nerve fibers in the skin of 203 children to establish normal values and see if children with neurodevelopmental disorders (like mitochondrial disease, cerebral palsy, or developmental delay) have fewer nerve fibers, which could cause pain or autonomic pr…