cerebral-palsy Clinical Trials
A listing of cerebral-palsy medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 234 clinical trials
Bootle Blast: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
One in 500 Canadians has cerebral palsy (CP), a lifelong condition affecting movement and function. Physical and occupational therapies greatly benefit children with CP but can be costly and difficult to access. Children, parents, and clinicians are interested in using movement-tracking video games for home-based hand/arm therapy. Yet, the technologies …
Using Power Mobility Training to Promote Arm & Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Approximately 40% of children with ambulatory cerebral palsy have significant functional asymmetries in arm and hand function. Children with these significant functional asymmetries have difficulties using their more-affected (less preferred) arm and hand in daily activities, especially true in daily activities requiring bilateral hand and arm use. Recent research suggests …
Acceptability and Tolerance Study of Bolus Tube Feed With Food Blends
This is a prospective acceptability study to evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and compliance of a bolus tube feed over a 28 -day period for up to 50 participants. The enteral bolus formula is for the dietary management of patients with short bowel syndrome; intractable malabsorption; preoperative preparation of undernourished patients; …
Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Project Identification and Researchers Title: "Changes in functionality and quality of life when applying the botulinum toxin type A infiltration protocol in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy of the spastic hemiparesis type GMFCS I and II, from the Teletón Institute Santiago: A prospective single-group trial." This project is led …
Effects of Hydrotherapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this observational study is to learn the effects of hydrotherapy in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to answer if hydrotherapy is affective on balance and selective motor control of the children with cerebral palsy.
Effects of VOJTA Technique on Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.
Ataxic cerebral palsy (CP) is the least common subtype of CP and it is primarily caused by cerebellar damage that results in hypotonia, impaired balance, poor coordination, tremors, wide-based gait, and significant difficulties in trunk stability and uncontrolled movements. These impairments greatly affect functional mobility and independence in life. This …
Investıgatıon Of The Effectıveness Of The Mollıı Suıt In Chıldren Wıth Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common developmental disorder in childhood. Individuals' independence in daily living activities and participation in education, games, social and community activities are restricted. Technology applications in the field of rehabilitation are gaining momentum. EXOPULSE Mollii Suit method, one of the newest rehabilitation technology products, is …
Serious Game-based Intervention in Gait Rehabilitation for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as a group of movement and posture disorders that cause activity limitation due to brain damage during fetal development or in the first year of life. Motor activities, and in particular walking, can be affected by many factors including sensory deficits, biomechanical and postural limitations, …
Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim …
Assessment of Navigation Abilities in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Their Peers
Spatial navigation skills are very important in everyday activities and quality of life but spatial navigation abilities are not part of the standard process of assessment and rehabilitation of patients. Furthermore, it is known that children with cerebral palsy have impaired visuo-spatial competences. The main objective of this study is …
