New exercise method aims to help kids with cerebral palsy sit and stand better
NCT ID NCT07403162
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether Cuevas Medek Exercises can improve posture and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. 54 children will be randomly assigned to either the new exercises or standard therapy. The goal is to see if these exercises help children control their body position better during daily activities.
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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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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jun 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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2 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy * GMFCS Level III to V * Modified Ashworth Scale ≤ 2 * Able to follow simple commands Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment * Uncontrolled epilepsy or frequent seizures * Visual or hearing impairment limiting treatment * History of recent orthopedic or neurosurgical procedures * Other neurological disorders (genetic syndromes, traumatic brain injury) * Participation in other experimental therapies during the study period
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tehsil Headquarter Bhalwal
Bhalwal, Punjab Province, 44011, Pakistan
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