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Can sound waves or vibrations help kids with CP move better?

NCT ID NCT07351292

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding ultrasound or whole-body vibration to regular stretching helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve knee motion and function. Sixty children aged 4-6 years participated. The results may show which extra therapy works best for boosting movement and daily abilities.

What this could mean

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Active substance
therapeutic ultrasound and whole-body vibration devices
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to improve knee movement and daily function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (60 children) with no blinding, so results may be less reliable. The improvements might not apply to all children with CP.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age from 4-6 years * knee flexion deformity due to hamstring tightness * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I or II * spasticity grade of 1 or 2 on the modified Ashworth Scale Exclusion Criteria: * other causes of knee flexion deformity * previous orthopedic knee surgery * significant visual, auditory, or perceptual deficits * uncontrolled seizures; or acute illness

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Cairo university

    Cairo, 11432, Egypt

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