Can online workouts bring fitness to adults with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT06983782
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an 8-week online exercise program is a practical and effective way for adults with cerebral palsy to improve strength, balance, and mobility. Participants are randomly assigned to either the online exercise and education group or a control group receiving educational materials only. The study measures feasibility, physical function, pain, and well-being, with interviews to gather feedback. If it works, this could lead to more accessible exercise options for this population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- An 8-week online exercise and education programme
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for accessible, home-based exercise programs that improve physical and mental well-being for adults with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, so results may not be conclusive. Online delivery may not suit everyone, and adherence could vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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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18 years and older
- 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: * Adults aged 18 and over with cerebral palsy (CP) residing on the island of Ireland. * Individuals of any Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level. * Individuals with other associated impairments. * People with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability who can access the online platform and follow study instructions, with or without support. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with severe intellectual disability where sufficient adaptations cannot be made. * Adults with unstable medical conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Leinster, Dublin 2, Ireland
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