CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

This pilot study tests a surgical technique using a small screw to guide hip bone growth in 50 children with cerebral palsy (ages 3-12) who have a wide hip angle (coxa valga) and early hip looseness. The goal is to improve hip alignment and prevent further hip problems. The study…

This study tests a robotic leg brace (exoskeleton) designed to help children aged 5 to 14 with cerebral palsy improve their walking. Twenty participants will complete six 30-minute training sessions over about three weeks. The main goals are to see if the device is safe and easy …

This study tests whether a small, non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can reduce long-term muscle and bone pain in adults with cerebral palsy. Thirty-two participants will use the device at home for 30 days, and half will receive a sham (inactive) versio…

This study tests whether combining AI-guided brain stimulation (tDCS) with hand-arm training can improve motor skills in 15 children aged 6-17 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. The treatment aims to boost the brain's ability to control movement without drugs or surgery. It …

This study tests whether virtual reality training using the Nintendo Wii Fit can improve balance, walking, and agility in children aged 7-14 with mild cerebral palsy. Over 6 weeks, 56 kids will either play Wii Fit games or do standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if a fun…

This study tests whether a 12-week remote program (PREP) can help teens with cerebral palsy and their caregivers improve participation in home, school, and community activities. About 24 teen-caregiver pairs will take part, with some receiving the program and others a control act…

This study looks at whether walking on a treadmill with body weight support can improve movement, balance, and coordination in children aged 5-12 with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Twenty children will be split into two groups: one gets standard physical therapy, the other gets trea…

This study will compare two common physical therapy methods—Bobath and functional physiotherapy—to see which one better improves arm strength and trunk control in children with cerebral palsy. About 40 children aged 4 to 12 will participate, and their progress will be measured us…

This study tests whether virtual reality exercise games, done at home with telehealth coaching, can help inactive children with cerebral palsy (ages 10-17) become more active and improve their health. 130 participants will either play the games for 12 weeks or continue their usua…

This study tests whether combining mild electrical muscle stimulation with circuit training exercises can improve balance, posture, and movement in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 46 children who can follow simple instructions and have mild to moderate motor…

This study tests whether adding a gentle electrical stimulation to standard mouth exercises can reduce drooling in children with cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 4 to 17 will be split into three groups: one gets the real stimulation plus exercises, one gets exercises alone, a…

This study tests two types of spiral arm straps (TheraTogs and TogRite) to see if they help children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand more effectively. Twenty-seven children aged 4 to 15 will be split into three groups: one gets standard reha…

This study looks at how well children with cerebral palsy (ages 6-18) can use their hands and arms, and whether that relates to their school grades and classroom performance. Researchers will assess hand function and compare it to report card grades and teacher evaluations. The g…

This observational study aims to understand how the brain's mirror neuron system works in children aged 5-15 with unilateral cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers. Researchers will use a non-invasive EEG cap to measure brain activity while children watch and then …

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 small study will test whether spinal manipulation can immediately change heart rate variability in 20 children with cerebral palsy. Each child will receive both real and fake (sham) treatments on different days, and researchers will measure heart rate before and after. The g…

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…