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Jump training on the good leg may boost strength in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07669857

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether plyometric (jumping) exercises on the less affected leg can improve strength, movement control, and balance in children aged 6-10 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Forty children will either get standard physical therapy alone or standard therapy plus plyometric training for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure leg strength, selective motor control, and balance before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
plyometric training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple exercise-based way to improve leg strength and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is non-invasive, but benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Children eligible for participation in this study must meet all the following criteria: 1. Diagnosed with HCP by a pediatric neurologist. 2. Age range 6 and 10 years old. 3. Their grade of spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to MAS. 4. Their gross motor function level is I, II on GMFCS. 5. Able to follow verbal instructions and cooperate during assessment and training. Exclusion Criteria:Children will be excluded from this study if they have any of the following: 1. Presence of corrective neurological/musculoskeletal surgery of the lower limb in the previous year or botulinum toxin injections of the lower limb within the previous 6 months. 2. Presence of visual or auditory impairments that would affect balance performance. 3. Uncontrolled epileptic seizures or recent medication changes

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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Hemiplegic cerebral palsy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 11562, Egypt

  • Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Physical therapy Cairo University

    Giza, Egypt

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