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
Study of the Effect of Peripheral Somatosensory Stimulation on the Functionality of Patients With Cerebral Palsy and Reduced Mobility
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent neurological disorder that affects movement and posture, caused by an injury to the developing brain. It may also be accompanied by cognitive, hearing, and speech impairments, as well as epilepsy. Although it is a condition that manifests in childhood, its effects persist throughout life, …
Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
Rhythm Effect on Dance Learning in Children with and Without Cerebral Palsy.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) leads to motor impairments and impacts activities of daily living and academic and social achievement (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Children with CP present impaired procedural learning abilities that is the ability to acquire cognitive-motor skills with practice (Gagliardi et al., 2011; Gofer-Levi et al., 2013). However, some …
Improving Neck Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Robotics
The goal of this study is to characterize the head-neck motion of children with cerebral palsy and investigate how robotics can be used to improve the head-neck coordination of these children. Aim 1 is a cross-sectional study. In this single-session, kinematic and muscle activity data will be collected during the …
Upper Extremity Strengthening Interventions in Children With UCP
This study aims to compare the effects of two different upper extremity strengthening exercise approaches-bilateral strengthening exercises based on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns and plyometric exercises-on muscle thickness, joint range of motion, muscle strength, and functional performance in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). Although strengthening exercises targeting …
Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord
Specific Aim 1: To further quantify the difference in the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence of persons with CP. Overall hypotheses: The sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence will be uncharacteristic in persons with CP when compared with neurotypical controls. Furthermore, the extent …
Gait Training Program with Blood Flow Restriction in Children with Cerebral Palsy - EMBRIN: Pilot Study
This is a single-center prospective experimental pilot study to assess the feasibility, tolerability and effect of a 10-week gait training program combined with simultaneous blood flow restriction (BFR) on the walking speed of children, aged 8 to 18, with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. The children will receive a 10-week intervention …
Effects of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity in CP Children
A non-progressive condition that harms the developing brain both during and after birth is cerebral palsy (CP). It is a multifaceted syndrome marked by abnormalities in movement and posture, along with concomitant sensory-motor, cognitive, and behavioral impairments and seizures. CP can be divided into three types based on neurological classification: …
Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Individuals with cerebral palsy are known to have a reduced amount of physical activity; yet, there are no known intervention strategies for improving the number of steps they take each day. This study will use wearable physical activity monitors to assess if behavioral coaching is a viable strategy for combating …
Serious Games for Serious Outcomes: Enhancing Cognition, Balance, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often face challenges with balance, movement, and skills such as memory, problem-solving, and attention. These difficulties can affect not only daily activities but also their quality of life. Rehabilitation usually focuses on physical therapy, but recent research shows that combining movement training with cognitive tasks …
