Can playtime beat traditional therapy for kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07534228
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of therapy for children aged 8 to 12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. One group uses play-based activities like puzzles and arts and crafts, while the other uses standard exercises with resistance bands and weights. The goal is to see which approach better improves fine motor skills, muscle stiffness, and quality of life over 3 weeks.
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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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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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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8 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed medical diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy by a healthcare professional. * Children aged between 8 to 12 years old. * Documented difficulties in fine motor skills, assessed by a standardized motor skills evaluation tool. * Ability to understand and follow instructions, with or without assistance, to participate in the therapy sessions. * Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians, allowing the child to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any other significant medical condition that might interfere * Diagnosis of other forms of cerebral palsy (e.g., hemiplegic, quadriplegic). * Severe cognitive impairments that would prevent understanding or participation in the therapy sessions. * Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions (e.g., severe epilepsy, cardiac conditions) that would pose a risk during physical activity. * Previous extensive therapy for fine motor skills in the past 6 months, which might influence the study outcomes. * Lack of compliance or cooperation from the child or parents/guardians during a preliminary assessment.
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Locations
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University of Lahore teaching hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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