Glowing footsteps may improve gait in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07289347
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether walking on a path with lights that show where to step can improve how children with spastic diplegia (a type of cerebral palsy) walk. Thirty children aged 5 to 8 with mild spasticity will walk on the light pathway, and researchers will measure changes in step length, width, spasticity, and motor function. The goal is to see if this simple, fun approach can help them move more easily.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- 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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4 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age will range between5 and 8 years old. * They had Grade 1 and 1+ hypertonia according to Modified Ashworth Scale (Bohannon and Smith, 1987) * Motor Classification System, they were at level I and II (GMFCS) * They will capable of following commands and comprehend them. * They will exhibit defective gait kinematics, which can be determined through gait kinematics evaluation. * All patients who will be enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Epilepsy history. * Taking any anti spastic drugs. * Both lower limbs had permanent deformity. * Surgical intervention history. * Have visual or auditory defects. * Chest infections or unstable cardiac status. * Infective skin conditions. * Markedly high or low blood pressure. * Individuals with cardiopulmonary conditions. * Individuals with any pelvic disease. * Individuals undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy. * Hepatic or pancreatic diseases.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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