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Brain gym: a new hope for kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07176858

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether special 'brain gym' exercises can improve thinking abilities and quality of life in 60 children aged 6 to 8 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The children will do these exercises along with standard physical therapy for 30 minutes, three times a week, for three months. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive function and quality of life using computer tests and questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
brain gym exercises (a series of physical and mental exercises designed to stimulate both brain hemispheres)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children with cerebral palsy improve their thinking skills and daily quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, and brain gym exercises are not a standard medical treatment. The results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 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 1+, according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS) 3. The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old. 4. Children are levels I and II 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). 3\. Children have been injected with Botox injection or have done surgery in the last 6 months

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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Cerebral palsy

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