Which therapy works better for kids with CP? new study to find out
NCT ID NCT07496151
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will compare two common physical therapy approaches—Bobath (neurodevelopmental treatment) and functional physiotherapy—to see which one better improves upper arm strength and trunk control in children with cerebral palsy. Forty children aged 4 to 12 will receive one of the two therapies twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will use wearable sensors to measure trunk movement and a dynamometer to measure handgrip and push strength.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment (Bobath) and Functional Physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which therapy approach better improves arm strength and trunk control in children with cerebral palsy, helping guide rehabilitation choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing therapies, so no breakthrough cure is expected.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 4-12 years * Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy * Ability to understand simple commands (cooperative child) * Classification in GMFCS (Levels I-IV) * Physical therapy interventions in Pediatric Physiotherapy Laboratories throughout Greece * Signed parental consent within one week of notification Exclusion Criteria: * Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection within the last 3 months * Selective dorsal rhizotomy within the last 1 year * Uncontrolled epilepsy * Co-existing pathologies affecting the trunk and functionality * Age outside the range of 4-12 years
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