New PT approach targets hidden muscle weakness to improve walking in kids with CP
NCT ID NCT07147933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new physical therapy program for children with cerebral palsy who have a crouched walking pattern. The therapy focuses on correcting pelvic tilt and strengthening the soleus muscle in the calf, which is often overlooked. Forty children aged 4 to 10 will participate, and their muscle activity and walking steps will be measured before and after treatment.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 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 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: patient with cp have a crouch gait. ages from 4 to 10 years . have a anterior pelvic tilt . muscle weakness (Soleus) on EMG. * BMI from 18.5 to 21.. * didn't submit to Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery. Exclusion Criteria: have a posterior pelvic tilt. -above 10 or below 4 years. not able to walk. . submitted to SDR surgery. BMI above 21 or below 18.5.
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Locations
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Queen Rania AL Abdullah hospital for children
RECRUITINGAmman, Jordan
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