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Elastic brace may help kids with cerebral palsy walk better

NCT ID NCT07122362

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether an elastic leg brace could improve walking and balance in 26 children with spastic cerebral palsy who walk on their toes. Children either received standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus the brace. The study measured changes in gait and balance after 8 weeks. The brace is designed to correct leg rotation and may offer a simple, non-drug option to help with movement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
elastic lower extremity orthosis
What this could lead to
If it works, this brace could become a simple, non-drug way to help children with cerebral palsy walk better and have better balance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 26 children. The results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy, and the brace 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

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 84 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participation * Diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1, 2, or 3 * Age between 18 and 84 months * Presence of in-toeing gait pattern Exclusion Criteria: * GMFCS level 4 or 5 * Botulinum toxin injection or surgical intervention targeting the lower extremities or pelvis within the last 6 months

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Spastic cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

    Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Bor Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Niğde, Niğde Province, 51000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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