Shocking discovery: zaps may help kids with CP walk better
NCT ID NCT07173647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a 4-week cycling and strengthening program helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and mobility more than exercise alone. 26 children aged 6-10 took part. The goal was to see if the extra stimulation makes a meaningful difference in everyday movement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- 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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6 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children from 6 to 10 years old * Both gender * Participant with spastic cerebral palsy * Children who can easily follow verbal directions * Participant with good and fair one lower limb selective motor control * Participant who can walk independently * Participant who lies between 1 to 2 levels of Gross motor function * People who are willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Participant who had gone under any neurological surgery, orthopedic surgery or bachlofen pump implant in previous year * Participant who had serial casting or who use any new orthotics from last 3 months * Participant with involvement in any exercise, physical therapy, or any sports proceeding within last three months * Participant who had any serious medical condition like diabetes, seizure, or any cardiac disease * Participant who are involved in any fitness program that can improve cardio respiratory endurance
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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