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Which exercise helps kids with CP balance better? new study has answers
NCT ID NCT07568808
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two exercise methods—core strengthening and movement awareness training—in 32 children with diplegic cerebral palsy (ages 4-8). Both groups did standard physical therapy plus one of the extra exercises three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better improved balance and daily movement. Results help therapists choose the most effective rehab strategy.
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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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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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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5 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Spastic diplegic CP * GMFCS Level III * Age range: 4 to 8 years * Must have verbal communication * Ability to follow verbal commands Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment * History of epilepsy or seizures in the past 3 months. * Children with progressive neurological or genetic disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy). * Any acute respiratory infection or chronic pulmonary disease * Any visual or auditory impairments
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sehat Medical Complex, Pediatric Rehabilitation Department, ULTH.
Lahore, Punjab Province, 42000, Pakistan
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