Ballet boosts brain and body in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT03681171
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study looked at whether a special ballet class could help children with cerebral palsy improve their movement and thinking skills. Nine children aged 9 to 15 took part in the dance program. The goal was to see if the program was enjoyable and helpful for coordination, strength, and mental focus.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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9 people
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- Started
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Oct 2016
- Finished
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Jun 2017
- 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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9 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cerebral palsy spastic diplegia and/or hemiplegia * Absence of health problems that would preclude participation in exercise * Male or female age 9 - 15 years inclusive at the time of consent * Minimum level of intellectual functioning (e.g., as determined by an IQ score of 80 or above or other education placement and testing indicating sufficient understanding) * Ability to complete study measures at the assessment * Ability to participate in dance classes conducted in English * Interest in learning ballet * Intact vision * Intact hearing * Able to ambulate independently in the community with or without a device * Intact proprioception in lower extremities * Able to complete assessment measures and consents in English * Referral from the child's pediatrician or other physician indicating that the child is physically able to participate in an exercise intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a current diagnosis of severe Major Depressive Disorder * Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Epilepsy * Autism * Other major medical conditions that prohibit full participation and children with severe developmental disorders (e.g., mental retardation, severe autism) or with physical impairments that prohibit full participation were excluded from the study.
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