Which therapy works best for kids with cerebral palsy? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07575659
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two physiotherapy methods—Perception-Action Approach and Neurodevelopmental Therapy (Bobath)—for children aged 0 to 36 months with cerebral palsy or at high risk. Over 12 weeks, 24 participants will receive weekly therapy sessions and be assessed for motor function and development. The goal is to identify which approach better supports early motor skills and guide families and therapists in choosing the most effective intervention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- physiotherapy (Perception-Action Approach or Neurodevelopmental Therapy/Bobath)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help therapists and families choose a more effective early intervention approach to improve motor function in young children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The study compares two existing therapies, so no new treatment is being tested.
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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 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 36 months
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy * Being at high risk for Cerebral Palsy (based on MRI or cranial ultrasound findings and neurological examination) * Age between 0-36 months (using corrected age for preterm infants) * Parental agreement to participate in the study and attend all assessment and therapy sessions; signed informed consent form from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe visual or hearing impairment that would prevent full participation in therapy sessions * Uncontrolled seizures * Receipt of botulinum toxin injection or orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months * Diagnosis of an additional neurometabolic, genetic, or other neurological disorder
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