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Robot buddy boosts therapy for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07283211

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a NAO robot could make occupational therapy more engaging for children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen kids aged 5-15 took part in a 14-week program where a robot helped guide daily activities and gave motivational feedback. Researchers tracked their motor skills and emotional responses to see if the robot added benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
NAO robot-assisted occupational therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a fun, engaging way to help children with cerebral palsy improve daily living skills during therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 children. Results may not apply to all kids with CP, and the robot's effect on long-term skills is unclear.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5-15 years * Diagnosis of unilateral spastic cerebral palsy * Classified as Level I-III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) * Classified as Level 1-3 on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) * Level 0-2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale, indicating mild to moderate spasticity Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper extremity orthopedic surgery within the past year * Presence of epileptic symptoms * Receipt of botulinum toxin treatment within the last six months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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Activities of daily living Cerebral palsy (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Medipol University

    Altindağ, Ankara, 06050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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