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Can a gentle strength trick rebuild arm muscle in kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07748052

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether strength training combined with blood flow restriction can increase deltoid muscle thickness and improve upper limb function in children aged 4 to 6 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will do a specially designed physical therapy program plus low-load resistance exercises with a pneumatic cuff partially restricting blood flow, three times a week for six weeks. The study measures muscle thickness via ultrasound and upper limb function using a quality of upper-extremity skills test.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Strength training combined with blood flow restriction and a designed physical therapy program
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a new way to improve arm muscle size and function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, potentially enhancing their daily abilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children. Blood flow restriction requires careful monitoring to ensure safety in young participants.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 26 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. A diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic CP 2. Degree of spasticity ranges from 1+ and 2, according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS) 3. The age of the selected children will range from 4 to 6 years old. 4. Children are levels II and III according to GMFCS Exclusion Criteria: 1- Children with visual or auditory problems. 2. Children with severe intellectual disability (IQ less than 65 according to Stanford Binet intelligence scale).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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Cerebral palsy

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