Music or movement? new study tests two therapies for kids with CP
NCT ID NCT07278154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two treatments—special exercises called PNF and music therapy—to see which helps children with ataxic cerebral palsy improve balance, coordination, and daily activities. About 29 children aged 6 to 18 will take part, receiving either PNF or music therapy alongside standard physical therapy for 30 minutes, three times a week. The goal is to find better ways to help these children move more safely and confidently.
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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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About 29 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with ataxic CP will be eligible for this study if they are between 6 to 18 years of age. * Both genders i.e boys and girls will participate. * Children diagnosed with ataxic Cerebral Palsy according to SCPE (Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe characterized ataxix CP as impairments in balance, coordination, and controlled movements) definition and classification * CP children with their gross motor function ranging from level 1-3 on GMFCS (ambulatory ). * Evidence of impaired balance or risk of fall * Both the caregiver and patients are willing to participate in this study. * Consent will be taken from guardians or caregivers. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients below or above the age of 6-18. * Patients with Down syndrome or psychiatric problems were excluded. * Musculoskeletal problems that contraindicates PNF e.g Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (in active phase) and osteogenesis imperfecta . * Patients with acute and chronic infectious diseases, coagulation diseases, and progressive cerebral diseases such as neoplasms, surgery from the upper and lower extremity in the last 1 year were excluded. * Patients with inherited diseases like trisomy 21 syndrome were excluded. * Uncontrolled epilepsy or seizures attack. * Severe motor impairment (GMFCS level 5).
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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, 55150, Pakistan
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