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Core exercises show promise for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07613515

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether an 8-week core muscle strengthening program could improve head and trunk control in 38 non-ambulatory children (ages 4-10) with spastic cerebral palsy. Children did 24 therapist-led sessions with exercises like bridging and sitting on a therapy ball. Researchers measured head control, trunk stability, and quality of life at the start, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks to see if the program helped.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

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Started

May 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion criteria * Confirmed medical diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy. * Chronological age 4-10 years. * GMFCS Level IV or V. * Demonstrated impairment of head control, operationalized as a Head Control Scale score of 1 or 2 in prone, supine, or supported sitting at screening, ensuring measurable baseline deficit with biological capacity for improvement. * Sufficient receptive cognitive and language capacity to attempt simple, modified therapeutic instructions (e.g., 'look up,' 'hold'). Exclusion criteria * Fixed structural spinal deformity, defined as Cobb angle \> 30° on most recent radiographic assessment. * Orthopedic surgery within the preceding 12 months. * Botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) injection to trunk or cervical musculature within the preceding 6 months. * Uncontrolled seizure disorder posing safety risk during physical exertion. * Uncorrected severe visual or auditory impairment precluding response to therapeutic stimuli.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy Muscle Spasticity spastic cerebral palsy

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Cerebral palsy Spastic

Contacts and locations

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  • Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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