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New brace study hopes to improve muscle health in kids with CP

NCT ID NCT05269745

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of ankle braces in 14 children with cerebral palsy to see which better improves muscle length and function. One group wore a standard brace almost all day, while the other wore it less and used a special foot shell that allows more movement. The goal was to find a treatment that stretches tight muscles without causing weakness. Results will help guide future therapy choices.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and foot shell
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a better way to manage muscle tightness in children with cerebral palsy, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures muscle changes, not long-term function, and the new approach may not prove superior.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ambulatory children with spastic CP. * Ability to accept and follow verbal instruction. * Limited range of motion in ankle joint - maximal dorsiflexion with knee extended ≤ 5° * Gross Motor Functional Classification System level I-III. * Age 5-15 years. * Willingness to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Other than spastic form of CP (ataxic, athetoid or dystonic). * Severe mental retardation. * Normal range of motion in ankle joint * Oral antispastic or muscle relaxing medication. * History of orthopaedic surgery in the last 12 months. * History of botulinum toxin type A application in the last six months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy, spastic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University Graz

    Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria

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