Could breathing exercises improve hand use in kids with CP?
NCT ID NCT07394439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study will check if breathing strength and lung function are linked to hand use in 37 children aged 6–18 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Participants do simple breathing tests and hand skill tasks in one clinic visit. The goal is to see if rehab programs should train breathing and hand skills together.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If links are found, it could point to new rehab programs that combine breathing and hand exercises for children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 37 participants. It does not test any treatment, so results may not lead to direct changes in care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 37 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 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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Who is studied
Children and adolescents aged 6-18 years with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of hemiparetic cerebral palsy, recruited from outpatient pediatric rehabilitation clinics and physiotherapy centers. Participants will be individuals receiving routine follow-up or rehabilitation services who meet the study eligibility criteria and are able to complete respiratory and hand function assessments.
- Ages
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6 to 18 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: * Confirmed diagnosis of hemiparetic cerebral palsy by a physician. * Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow test instructions, as judged by a parent or clinician. * Clinically stable condition for at least 3 months, with no changes in medication, acute exacerbations, or modifications in rehabilitation programs. * Physical capacity sufficient to tolerate pulmonary function testing (spirometry), maximum inspiratory/expiratory pressure (MIP/MEP) measurements, and other study assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent acute respiratory infection, asthma exacerbation, pneumonia, or known cardiopulmonary disease that may affect testing. * Receipt of intensive upper extremity interventions other than routine physiotherapy (e.g., botulinum toxin injections, surgical procedures) within the past 6 months. * History of major orthopedic surgery (e.g., hip reconstruction, scoliosis surgery) within the past 3 months. * Severe musculoskeletal contracture or deformity that prevents the safe performance of pulmonary function testing. * Severe epilepsy, uncontrolled seizures, or other neurological conditions that may compromise safety during testing.
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