CEREBRAL PALSY

This study will test a surgery called distal soft tissue release in 28 children aged 6 to 16 with spastic cerebral palsy whose elbows are stuck in a bent position. The surgery loosens tight muscles so the arm can straighten, which may help with daily tasks like washing the face o…

This study tests whether a combined program of 35 hours of therapy and 15 hours of home practice works as well as 50 hours of standard therapy for children aged 3 to 5 with cerebral palsy. The goal is to improve how they use both hands together. Sixty-six children will take part,…

This study looks at whether parents can record their premature baby's movements at home as accurately as doctors can in the hospital. About 100 families of babies born before 29 weeks will take part. If home videos work well, it could make early diagnosis of cerebral palsy easier…

This study tests whether a smart ankle-foot brace and a drug called 5-Azacitidine can improve walking and daily movement in children with cerebral palsy. About 60 kids aged 8 to 17 will use the brace at home for 6 weeks, and some may also receive the drug. The goal is to see if t…

This study compares two physical therapy methods—Perception-Action Approach and Neurodevelopmental Therapy (Bobath)—for children with cerebral palsy aged 0-36 months. The goal is to see which approach better improves motor skills. Twenty-four children will receive one therapy ses…

This study tests if a 12-week online exercise program can help children with cerebral palsy improve their muscle strength and daily movement. Fifty children aged 6 to 15 will do three 40-minute live-streamed workouts each week using simple equipment like resistance bands. Researc…

This study compares augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) during music therapy for people with cerebral palsy aged 15 to 35. Participants will use a headset to interact with virtual musical objects and perform tasks. The goal is to see which technology causes less disco…

This study looks at whether starting to walk and use an ankle brace soon after tendon surgery helps children with cerebral palsy correct a common foot deformity called equinus and improve their movement. About 42 children aged 4 to 14 who can walk will be split into two groups: o…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it can improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Researchers will apply magnetic pulses to the brain and measure brain activity with EEG. The goal is to enhance the brain's abilit…

This study will test if simple 'Brain Gym' exercises can improve thinking skills and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 60 children aged 6 to 8 who have mild spasticity on one side of the body. The exercises are designed to strengthen the con…

This study tests whether a 15-day intensive summer camp (90 hours of guided play and exercise) can improve how children with cerebral palsy move and use energy during daily tasks. Thirty children aged 6 to 13 will take part. The goal is to see if this fun, focused therapy helps t…

This study tests whether a new carbon fiber ankle brace helps children with cerebral palsy move better during walking, running, and jumping compared to their usual plastic brace. About 38 children aged 8 to 15 will try both braces to see which one improves propulsion and is more …

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the spinal cord can reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness) in adults with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 40 participants aged 16 and older who have stable spastic cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this stimu…

This study tests whether an 8-day camp that combines touch, movement, and balance exercises can improve hand function and daily activities in children with unilateral cerebral palsy better than movement training alone. About 26 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests if spinal stimulation, combined with walking training, can improve movement in children with cerebral palsy. Some participants may also receive a drug called 5-Azacitidine to see if it boosts the effects. The goal is to help kids walk more smoothly and reduce mus…

This study looks at whether a treatment that combines mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality and task-oriented training can improve movement and brain function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. About 150 children aged 6-18 will be split into groups to compare t…

This study aims to see if physical therapy using interactive video games (exergaming) is more effective and engaging than traditional physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare three approaches: video games with real-time muscle feedback, video ga…

This observational study looks at how breathing function and muscle strength are connected to hand use in children and teens (ages 6–18) with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants will do simple breathing tests and hand skill assessments in a single visit. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether scoliosis surgery can improve nutrition and weight in children with cerebral palsy. Many of these children have trouble eating and are underweight, which raises the risk of complications after surgery. Researchers will measure food intake, body composi…

This study tests a 6-week group bootcamp for caregivers of infants with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. The program teaches parents how to better support their child's development through physical and occupational therapy techniques. The goal is to improve caregiver knowledge…

This study checks if special cameras can accurately track movements of children and youth with cerebral palsy during therapy exercises and video games. About 100 participants aged 5 to 24 will perform movements while being recorded by both new markerless sensors and a standard mo…