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Which arm workout works best for kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07116798

Symptom relief Sponsor: Biruni University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at two different arm strengthening exercises in 14 children aged 5-12 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. One group did bilateral exercises based on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation patterns, and the other did plyometric exercises. The goal was to see which better improved muscle thickness, range of motion, strength, and function. The study is complete and may help guide future therapy choices.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward more effective exercise programs to improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The exercises are not a cure and only aim to ease symptoms.

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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

Feb 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 5 and 12 years * Diagnosed with unilateral spastic type cerebral palsy * Classified as Level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) * Classified as Level I or II according to the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) * Upper extremity muscle tone ≤2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale * Willing to suspend other upper extremity therapeutic interventions during the study period * Able to cooperate and follow instructions provided by the researcher * Voluntarily willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of any upper extremity surgery or Botulinum toxin (Btx) injection within the past 6 months * Presence of an additional neurological disorder other than cerebral palsy * Having visual and/or hearing impairments * Having severe contractures that limit participation in functional activities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biruni University

    Istanbul, ZEYTİNBURNU, 34015, Turkey (Türkiye)

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