CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

This study is testing a new, less invasive procedure to correct a common hip problem in children with cerebral palsy. Doctors will insert a small screw across a growth plate in the hip to gradually guide the bone into a better position. The goal is to prevent the hip from disloca…

This study compares two common physical therapy approaches for children with cerebral palsy to see which works better for improving arm strength and trunk control. Forty children aged 4-12 will receive either Neurodevelopmental Treatment (focusing on movement patterns) or functio…

This study is testing a robotic exoskeleton suit called the Bambini Teens as a walking training tool for children with cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if the device is safe and practical for therapists to use, and if it helps children walk faster and better. Twenty childr…

This study aims to see if a special treadmill training program can improve movement skills in children with a type of cerebral palsy that causes uncontrolled movements. Twenty children, aged 5 to 12, will be randomly assigned to either try the treadmill training or receive standa…

This study is testing whether two different types of special spiral strapping can help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand better. Children aged 4-15 will receive standard arm therapy, with some also wearing one of the two strap systems during sessions fo…

This study is testing whether a 12-week remote coaching program is practical and helpful for teenagers with cerebral palsy and their primary caregivers. The program focuses on improving participation in daily activities at home, school, and the community, and preparing for the tr…

This study is testing if a simple communication strategy can help children with cerebral palsy speak more clearly. Kids ages 7-17 will learn to point to letters or pictures on a board while they talk, which may give listeners helpful clues. Researchers will measure if this one-ti…

This study aims to see if adding gentle electrical stimulation to standard mouth exercises is better at reducing drooling in children with cerebral palsy. It will involve 30 children aged 4 to 17 who have moderate to severe drooling. Participants will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study is testing a home-based program to see if it can improve physical activity, sleep, and endurance in young children (ages 1-6) with severe motor delays, like cerebral palsy. Children will use a special supportive stander three times a week for eight weeks, with one week…

This study aims to understand how the brains of children with cerebral palsy work when they watch and perform hand movements. Researchers will measure brain activity, eye movement, and arm motion in 80 children (half with cerebral palsy, half typically developing) during simple t…

This study aims to understand if a more immersive form of therapy is better at activating the brain in people with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare watching movement videos alone to watching the same videos while also hearing sounds and feeling touch. They will measure br…

This study aims to test how accurately low-cost video game sensors can track movement exercises in children and youth with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare these game sensors to a high-end, clinic-based motion tracking system to see if they are reliable enough for home us…

This study is testing a 6-week group training program for parents and caregivers of infants diagnosed with or at high risk for cerebral palsy. The program teaches practical skills and provides education about early intervention, aiming to boost caregivers' knowledge, comfort, and…