CEREBRAL PALSY

This small study checked if it was safe and practical to give the diabetes medication metformin to children with cerebral palsy. Researchers wanted to see if families could stick to the study plan and if the drug was well-tolerated. They also looked for early signs that metformin…

This study tested a new home-based therapy program for children with cerebral palsy. It used special sensors and video games to help kids improve the use of their weaker arm and hand during daily activities. The goal was to see if this remote therapy could be a practical and effe…

This small study tested a new therapy for children aged 3-6 with arm weakness from a stroke at birth. Researchers compared a therapy using gentle electrical stimulation (FES) to help muscles move during play, against standard arm exercises. The goal was to see if this technology …

This study tested two community-based wellness programs to see if they could improve health, increase life satisfaction, and reduce healthcare costs for adults with disabilities like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury. It involved 130 participants who were eligible for specific…

This study tested whether a special home exercise and education program helps children with cerebral palsy recover better after leg tendon surgery. It compared this multi-component training to the usual post-surgery care. Researchers measured pain, fear of movement, walking abili…

This study tested whether Nordic walking—walking with special poles—could improve walking patterns in children with cerebral palsy who have weakness on one side of their body. Researchers enrolled 40 children aged 6-10 years to see if using the poles, which engage the upper body,…

This study compared two exercise programs to see which helps children with a type of cerebral palsy walk better and use less energy. Thirty children, aged 3 to 5, did either moderate-paced or high-intensity interval treadmill training three times a week for two months. Researcher…

This study tested a home exercise program for children with cerebral palsy. The program used fun, music-based arm exercises delivered through video calls. Researchers wanted to see if this enjoyable, accessible approach could improve children's heart health, fitness, and body com…

This study tested a new physical therapy program called dynamic supported mobility for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy. Researchers wanted to find the best treatment length (6 to 24 weeks) and see if this approach worked better than current standard care. They measured c…

This study tested whether adding multisensory environment stimulation to standard exercise training could improve balance and posture control in children with a specific type of cerebral palsy. Thirty-eight children, aged 9 to 12, were randomly assigned to receive either exercise…

This small study tested whether the Petö Method, a special educational and physical therapy approach, can improve movement skills in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers worked with 13 children aged 4-9 who have significant movement difficulties. They found the method helped…

This study tested whether playing exercise games in a social virtual reality setting is more motivating than playing alone. It involved 86 participants, including healthy teenagers and people with conditions like stroke, COPD, and cerebral palsy. Researchers compared how motivate…

This study tested a new therapy to improve arm and hand movement in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Researchers combined a fun, virtual-reality cycling game with gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation. The goal was to see if this combination could help participants…

This study tested a new, adjustable leg brace designed to help children with movement disorders like cerebral palsy walk better. Researchers worked with 24 children to see if different settings on the brace could improve their crouched walking posture. They measured walking patte…

This study tested whether a short, intensive 3-week program focused on walking and movement activities could help children with cerebral palsy move better and participate more in daily life. Seven children aged 2 to 12 took part in the program, and their parents were also intervi…

This study tested whether adding sound feedback to a robotic walking training system could help adults with cerebral palsy improve their walking. Five participants used a treadmill with a cable-assist device while hearing different sounds linked to their movements. Researchers me…

This study tested if giving children the steroid dexamethasone by IV before ankle or foot surgery could make a leg nerve block last longer. The goal was to provide better pain control after surgery, potentially reducing the need for strong opioid painkillers and helping children …

This study tested whether adding specialized balance training to standard physical therapy could improve stability and body awareness in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 8-10 years participated, with half receiving the additional training for three mo…

This study tested whether wearing a special, tight-fitting sleeve on the arm for six months could help children with cerebral palsy use their affected hand and arm more effectively. Researchers enrolled 101 children aged 5 to 10 years old to see if the sleeve improved their abili…

This study tested whether training the breathing muscles could help children and teenagers with cerebral palsy. Twenty participants, aged 5 to 18, were randomly assigned to either do the special breathing exercises or not. Researchers measured if the training improved breathing s…

This study tested if injecting Botox into two specific leg muscles works better than treating just one muscle to reduce stiffness and improve walking in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers compared how well children could move and walk before treatment and then 2 and 6 mont…

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program called 'movement-to-music' (M2M) could improve fitness and well-being in adults with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. 108 participants were randomly assigned to either start the prog…

This study tested whether adding motion-controlled video games to standard physical therapy could help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand better. Researchers worked with 24 children, aged 7 to 13, who have a type of cerebral palsy that affects one side o…

This study tested whether a therapy where children watch videos of movements and then try to copy them could help improve symptoms of cerebral palsy. It involved 36 children, aged 5 to 13, with spastic diplegic or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Researchers compared standard physical …

This study aimed to see if the quality of a baby's early movements (between 3-5 months old) could predict their future motor function as they grow older with cerebral palsy (CP). Researchers looked back at video recordings and medical records of 40 children with CP to compare the…

This study tested two new devices designed to measure leg muscle strength and electrical activity in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers worked with 20 children to see if these tools give consistent results and are practical for doctors and therapists to use in clinics. The…

This study aimed to understand the connection between trunk (core) control, arm function, and balance in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers compared 23 children with cerebral palsy to 30 healthy children by measuring their movements and balance during specific tests. The g…

This study followed children who had seizures as newborns to understand how these early seizures affect long-term development. Researchers tracked about 280 children from nine U.S. hospitals, assessing their thinking skills, behavior, and daily living abilities as they grew. The …

This study aimed to understand how well children with cerebral palsy can sense their trunk position and control their core muscles. Researchers measured 78 children aged 6-12 to see if there were differences between those with one-sided or two-sided muscle tightness. They also lo…

This study aimed to understand why walking requires so much more energy for children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to their peers. Researchers measured oxygen use and body movements in 34 children (some with CP, some without) while they walked on a treadmill with and without …

This study aimed to understand if anxiety is linked to balance problems, muscle stiffness, and movement difficulties in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers measured anxiety, balance, and muscle tone in 40 children aged 4 to 8 years old. The goal was to gather knowledge to p…

This study aimed to understand why people swing their arms while walking and how this movement is connected to balance and energy use. Researchers observed 25 people, including healthy individuals and those with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis, while th…

This study aimed to first establish what normal nerve fiber density looks like in the skin of healthy children. Researchers then compared these normal levels to children with various neurodevelopmental disorders to see if reduced nerve fibers might be an unrecognized cause of pai…

This study aimed to understand how babies at high risk for cerebral palsy learn to move during their first 18 months of life. Researchers followed 60 infants using special robots and sensors to measure their movements while crawling and learning to walk. The goal was to gather kn…

This study looked at children and young adults with serious, non-progressive neurological conditions like cerebral palsy or brain injuries. Researchers wanted to understand the best time to involve a pediatric palliative care team to support patients and families. They followed 1…

This study aimed to better understand how children with cerebral palsy coordinate their movements with their thinking. Researchers had 20 children play a game where they turned off colored lights as quickly as possible, using special sensors to measure their speed and movement. T…