Spastic cerebral palsy

This study tested whether a single infusion of a child's own stored umbilical cord blood could improve motor skills in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Sixty-three children aged 1 to 6 years received either cord blood or a placebo, and their gross motor function was measured…

This study tested whether intensive video game-based therapy can improve motor skills and daily living activities in children with cerebral palsy. Sixteen children aged 4-18 were randomly assigned to either video game therapy or standard bimanual therapy for two weeks. Researcher…

Researchers are testing whether balance training on a moving platform can change reflex activity and improve reactive balance and walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The study includes 24 children aged 5 to 17 with spastic cerebral palsy, plus typically developing ch…

This study tests whether adding a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation on the ear (taVNS) to standard physical therapy can reduce muscle stiffness, improve movement, and boost quality of life in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Eighteen children aged 8-18 will be split int…

This study tests whether virtual reality gaming or functional strength training can improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy. Children aged 5-17 will be randomly assigned to one of the two interventions for six weeks, and then their progress will be assessed. Dependin…

This study tests whether a new high-intensity exercise program is feasible and can improve dynamic balance and physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Participants will perform a series of exercises twice a week, with researchers measuring walking sp…

This trial tests whether a wearable suit called EXOPULSE Mollii, which sends gentle electrical pulses to muscles, can help children with cerebral palsy. The study focuses on kids aged 5 to 12 who have spasticity and some walking ability. Researchers will measure changes in balanc…

This study tested two ways of using action observation therapy to help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and daily movement. Twenty-two children aged 6 to 18 watched videos of motor tasks either in real time (synchronous) or with a delay (asynchronous) …

This study looked at whether an 8-week core muscle strengthening program could improve head and trunk control in 38 non-ambulatory children (ages 4-10) with spastic cerebral palsy. Children did 24 therapist-led sessions with exercises like bridging and sitting on a therapy ball. …

This study tested a 6-week home stretching program for 30 children aged 4-11 with spastic cerebral palsy. The program included a 2-week casting period followed by daily stretches of the calf and hamstring muscles. Researchers measured changes in muscle length, joint flexibility, …

This study tested whether shining a special light (photobiomodulation) on the calf muscles can reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. Twelve children aged 2 to 18 received either real or placebo light therapy once a week for two months, alongside their usual care. The…

This pilot study tested the Petö Method, a comprehensive educational therapy, in 13 children aged 4 to 9 with spastic cerebral palsy. The therapy improved gross motor function, including arm and leg movement and postural control, beyond what is considered a meaningful change. The…

This study tested whether walking forward or backward is better for improving movement and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Sixty children ages 6 to 9 took part in gait training sessions. Researchers measured changes in gross motor function to see which direction …

This study tested whether a two-week intensive physiotherapy program could help children with spastic cerebral palsy improve their posture and ability to control their arms and legs. Thirty children aged 4 to 8 years took part, with half receiving the intensive program and half r…

This study tested whether serial casting (applying a series of casts) can improve ankle movement and walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy who have tight leg muscles. Forty children aged 3 to 12 took part. The goal was to see if this non-surgical approach could ease sym…

This study tested whether a 15-session physical therapy exercise camp could improve leg movement and daily function in 23 children with spastic cerebral palsy, ages 5 to 18. Kids attended 3-hour sessions and did home exercises afterward. Researchers measured strength, walking, ba…

This study tested whether an elastic leg brace could improve walking and balance in 26 children with spastic cerebral palsy who walk on their toes. Children either received standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus the brace. The study measured changes in gait and balance a…

This study looked at whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a 4-week cycling and strengthening program helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and mobility more than exercise alone. 26 children aged 6-10 took part. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers in children aged 6 to 18 with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing selective dorsal rhizotomy, a spinal surgery to reduce muscle stiffness. Thirty children …

This study looked at how spasticity (stiff muscles) affects balance reactions in 40 children with cerebral palsy. Researchers used moving platforms to gently push kids off balance and measured their muscle activity and body movements. The goal was to better understand the link be…

This study looked at how walking patterns change over a 3-minute walk in 36 children with spastic cerebral palsy compared to 36 typically developing children. Researchers measured step timing and muscle activity at several points during the walk. The goal is to find the best time…

This study looked at 78 children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 6 to 12 to see how well they could sense the position of their trunk (body awareness) and how that relates to their trunk control and ability to do daily tasks independently. Researchers used simple devices to measure…