Vibration training shows promise for kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT06596525
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding whole body vibration training to standard physical therapy helps children with mild to moderate cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and leg function. 36 children were split into three groups: vibration barefoot, vibration with shoes, or standard therapy alone. The goal was to see if this easy, low-risk method could be a helpful extra treatment.
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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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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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3 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Between ages of 3 and 18 2. Diagnosed with CP 3. Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices 4. GMFCS level 1-3 5. Able to stand independently or with self-support on a vibration platform for 3 minutes 6. Able to understand verbal commands and cooperate during clinical examination Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of lower extremity botulinum toxin injection or surgery in the past 6 months 2. Any bone fracture in the past 8 weeks 3. Acute thrombosis, muscle-tendon inflammation, nephrolithiasis 4. Presence of implants in the spine or lower extremities 5. Pregnancy 6. Presence of mental impairment, visual or hearing loss affecting balance 7. History of seizures in the past 6 months 8. ASH 4 spasticity/contracture in any lower extremity muscle group 9. Presence of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease 10. Diagnosis of dyskinetic cerebral palsy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Edirne, Merkez, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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