Can a home physio program help kids with cerebral palsy move better?
NCT ID NCT07394985
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a remote physiotherapy program, based on the neurodevelopmental treatment (Bobath) model, can improve gross motor skills and daily function in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty children aged 6 months to 6 years will participate, with a caregiver helping during online sessions. The goal is to see if this telerehabilitation approach is a viable option for improving movement and performance at home.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- telerehabilitation program based on neurodevelopmental treatment (Bobath concept)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical home-based therapy option to help children with cerebral palsy improve movement and daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The remote format also depends on caregiver involvement and reliable internet access.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 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 months to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria Confirmed diagnosis of cerebral palsy; Age between 6 months and 6 years; Ability of the primary caregiver to actively participate in online sessions; Regular access to a device with a camera and internet connection. Exclusion criteria Orthopaedic surgery or botulinum toxin application in the six months prior to the intervention; Presence of severe comorbidities (cardiorespiratory, cognitive, or sensory) that would limit participation;
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Associação do Porto de Paralisia Cerebral
Porto, Porto District, 4300-008, Portugal
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