CEREBRAL PALSY

This international registry follows people who have already received an experimental nasal spray gene therapy for brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation, which often leads to cerebral palsy. The therapy delivers 15 genes designed to help repair brain tissue, reduce inflammatio…

This study is testing whether treatments made from umbilical cord stem cells can help improve movement and thinking skills in young children with cerebral palsy. Researchers are comparing two different stem cell treatments against standard care to see which works best. The study …

This was a special access trial for one individual with severe cerebral palsy who had no other treatment options left. The goal was to see if infusions of the patient's own stem cells, collected from their body fat, could help control their condition. The patient received eight i…

This study compares two physical therapy programs for infants and toddlers (8-24 months old) with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. One program (START-Play) focuses on sitting, reaching, and problem-solving during play. The other is a standard physical therapy approach. The goa…

This study aimed to use advanced brain scanning to find the exact spots in the brain that cause seizures in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. The goal was to create a better, non-invasive map to guide surgeons, potentially helping more people become seizure-free after surgery. …

This study is exploring whether a very light, unfelt electrical stimulation applied to the legs can help children and young adults with cerebral palsy maintain better balance during everyday activities like standing up, walking, and turning. Researchers are testing this approach …

This study is testing a 15-week physical therapy exercise program for children with cerebral palsy. Six children, aged 7-17, will attend group sessions twice a week to work on walking, strength, and balance. The main goal is to see if this structured program improves their moveme…

This small study is checking if a 6-week, home-based exercise program using virtual reality (VR) headsets is practical and acceptable for young people with mobility disabilities like cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if this fun, game-like exercise can improve participants'…

This study is testing whether using a robotic exoskeleton during walking therapy leads to better mobility improvements than traditional physical therapy alone for adolescents with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare two groups—one using the robotic suit and one using standar…

This study is testing two different schedules for delivering an intensive arm and hand therapy program for young children with cerebral palsy. The program, called Therapy Together, teaches caregivers how to use play-based activities to help their child improve hand function. Rese…

This study is testing whether an 8-week training program can help children with severe cerebral palsy learn to use power wheelchairs more effectively. Researchers want to see if this training leads to better wheelchair skills and greater independence both right after training and…

This study is testing a training program to help children with conditions like spina bifida or cerebral palsy use their manual wheelchairs more safely and independently. It involves 4 children in Michigan and aims to see if the training improves their wheelchair skills, confidenc…

This study is testing a fun, play-based training program to help young children (ages 2-5) with cerebral palsy move more easily and be more active. Kids will participate in weekly group sessions for 12 weeks, using special three-wheeled running frames and other aids during games …

This study is testing whether a 12-week online group therapy program can help adults with cerebral palsy manage their chronic pain. The therapy teaches skills like relaxation, pacing activities, and changing unhelpful thoughts about pain. Researchers are checking if this virtual …

This study aims to understand why constipation is so common in children with cerebral palsy and what makes it more severe. Researchers will observe 100 children aged 4-18 with cerebral palsy, collecting information about their diet, physical activity, bowel habits, and their care…

This study is checking if a play-based test for arm and hand movements gives the same results when done over a video call (telehealth) as it does in person for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 35 children, aged 2-10, will attend two visits—one in-person and one via telehe…

This small, early-stage study is exploring whether powered wheelchairs that can lift a child into a standing position help kids with conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injuries participate more in daily activities. Researchers are working with four children in Michigan…

This study aims to understand why some teens and young adults with cerebral palsy improve their walking after a special training program, while others do not. Researchers will use brain scans and other tests to measure changes in the brain, spinal cord, and movement before and af…