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Knee scooter therapy aims to help children with one-sided weakness walk better

NCT ID NCT07686809

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a modified leg therapy for children ages 6 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects one side of the body. The therapy uses a knee scooter to encourage use of the weaker leg during walking tasks. Researchers will measure changes in walking patterns and mobility compared to standard physical therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
modified constraint-induced movement therapy using a knee scooter
What this could lead to
If it works, this therapy could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve walking and mobility in children with hemiplegia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 children, so results may not apply to all. The therapy may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old. 2. Degree of spasticity will range from 1+ to 2 according to the modified Ashworth scale. 3. The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System. 4. Participants will present a score between 41 to 56 points on the pediatric balance scale. 5. They will be able to follow instructions and understand commands. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within the last 6 months. 2. Lung and heart diseases and disorders. 3. Vision or hearing problems. 4. Children with fixed deformities in the lower extremity. 5. Children with epilepsy. 6. Recent intramuscular Botulinum toxin injection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • outpatient clinic faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

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