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Special exercises may ease stiffness and improve walking in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06676540

Disease control Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study tested whether adding eccentric (lengthening) exercises to standard neurodevelopmental therapy can reduce spasticity and improve walking and balance in children aged 6–18 with spastic cerebral palsy. 42 participants with mild to moderate impairment were randomly assigned to either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus eccentric exercises. Researchers measured changes in balance, gait, muscle tone, and spasticity using validated scales.

What this could mean

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Active substance
eccentric exercise training plus neurodevelopmental therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 42 participants, so results may not apply to all. Exercise interventions require consistent effort and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 6-18 and diagnosed with spastic hemiparetic or spastic diparetic CP, * Being at level I, II or III according to GMFCS, * Having increased muscle tone in hip flexor, hip adductor, knee flexor, knee extensor or ankle plantar flexor muscles according to MTS, * Giving informed consent including detailed information prepared for the study (by parent/guardian). Exclusion Criteria: * Having received botox or surgery in the last 6 months. * Not signing the consent form. * Having limited cooperation regarding perception or performance of exercises required for the study. * Having a systemic disease in addition to CP.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy, spastic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lokman Hekim University

    Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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