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 251 clinical trials
A Motor Learning Intervention to Target Walking Performance in Ambulant Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new therapy approach to improve walking ability in children with Cerebral Palsy is acceptable to the children and the families in a community setting. The main questions we look to answer are: Do the children/teens tolerate the therapy and …
Trunk Activity Rehabilitation in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children with CP exhibit trunk control issues from early childhood, affecting their balance and gait. These issues manifest as unstable walking, increased step width, and more pronounced anterior deceleration of the sternum. Previous studies have shown that early action of the triceps surae compensates for the deficit in trunk postural …
Resistance Intensive Personal Training for Youth With Cerebral Palsy
Changes related to Cerebral Palsy (CP) include differences in muscle architecture and cortical activity. These result in weakness, decreased functional ability and limited participation in physical activity. Strength training programs, particularly those including power training components, show great potential in improving the gross motor function of youth with CP. However, …
Motor Imagery and Functional Performance in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between motor imagery capacity and functional mobility, walking and balance in children with diplegic type cerebral palsy.
School Readiness in Preschool-Aged Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this feasibility and proof of concept study is to learn about the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a school readiness program for preschool-aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Is it feasible to implement an intensive school readiness program for …
Paracetamol Study in Patients With Low Muscle Mass
To investigate the safety and toxicity related to paracetamol treatment in children and adults with respectively SMA and CP.
tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with bimanual training on hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). Children who enroll in the protocol will be randomized to receive either sham (not stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training, or …
The Effect of Music Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions and Quality Of Life in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of music therapy on the upper extremity functions and quality of life of individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The secondary aim is to investigate the effect of music therapy on the sensory functions of the upper extremity in individuals …
A Novel Program Using Ride-on Toys to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Hemiplegia
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and utility of 2 types of play-based training programs co-delivered by researchers and caregivers within home/community settings to promote arm function among 3-to-8-year-old children with hemiplegia. Specifically, investigators will assess the feasibility of implementation and acceptance/satisfaction associated with a researcher-caregiver …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to understand if cognitive behavioral therapy can feasibly be provided to groups of adults with cerebral palsy and chronic pain via virtual group therapy sessions.
