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Intensive play therapy shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT05867628

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 3-week intensive program of play-based physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Seven children aged 2 to 12 took part in activities like treadmill walking and overground walking. Researchers measured changes in movement, daily skills, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this fun, active approach could improve how children move and participate in everyday life.

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Active substance
activities-based locomotor training (play-based physical therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve walking and daily function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small completed study (7 children) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may vary by child.

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Study facts

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Participants

7 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Community sample

Ages

2 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Intervention: Participants will be included if they have a diagnosis of CP and are between the ages of 2 to 12 years. They must also be enrolled in the 3-week AB-LT program at Fortis Therapy Center. Parent Interview: Participants will be included if they are the parent or guardian (any age) of a child who participated in the 3-week AB-LT program and attended at least 3 sessions with their child. Exclusion Criteria: * Intervention study: Participants will be excluded if they have had surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the previous 6 months or have uncontrolled epilepsy or cardiovascular disease. Parent Interview: Participants will be excluded if they have not attended at least 3 AB-LT sessions with their child.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor University

    Waco, Texas, 76798, United States

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