Clinical trials
Cerebral Palsy clinical trials
Below are recruiting cerebral palsy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 249 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07000578Enrolling by invitation
Hip brace and exercise for kids with cerebral palsy
This trial tests whether a special hip brace plus exercise helps improve walking, balance, and reduce muscle tightness in children with cerebral palsy. It's designed for children who can walk a bit but may have trouble with hip stiffness.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 4–16 - NCT06753812Enrolling by invitation
Lower limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
This trial tests a therapy called constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for the legs in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. It aims to improve leg function by encouraging use of the affected leg through structured exercises and activities.
BoluAges 5–15 - NCT06696989Enrolling by invitation
Balance and core exercises for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of exercises—Frenkel's exercises and core stability exercises—to see which helps children with ataxic cerebral palsy improve their balance and movement. The goal is to find the best way to help your child stand, sit, and move more safely.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT06377085Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Testing an old drug for tight muscles in kids with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a drug called 5-Azacytidine, which is being used in a new way—to help loosen tight muscles (contractures) in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to see if it can reduce the need for surgery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 2–18 - NCT06347432Enrolling by invitation
Study to help kids with severe cerebral palsy gain independence
This trial tests a power wheelchair training system for children with severe cerebral palsy who cannot walk or use a manual wheelchair. It aims to help them move more independently using switches or a joystick.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 5–17 - NCT06083220Recruiting
School readiness in preschool children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how ready preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy (affecting one side of the body) are for school. It will help understand what skills they may need extra support with.
Frisco, TexasAges 3 years–5.9 years - NCT07291128Recruiting
VOJTA therapy for children with ataxic cerebral palsy
This trial tests a special movement therapy called VOJTA technique to help improve balance and coordination in children with ataxic cerebral palsy. It may offer a gentle way to help your child move better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–6 - NCT07367477Enrolling by invitation
Horizontal vs. vertical arm exercises for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of arm and hand exercises (horizontal vs. vertical movements) for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to see which type helps improve upper body function the most.
CairoAges 5–8 - NCT07244081Recruiting
Movement therapy for arm use in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether a type of physical therapy called kinesiotherapy can improve arm and hand function and daily living skills in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side). It may help children who can follow simple directions and participate in therapy sessions.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–13 - NCT07287215Recruiting
Motor imagery and daily function in diplegic cerebral palsy
This study tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve everyday skills like walking and playing in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. It compares the effects of motor imagery training with standard physical therapy.
BingoelAges 5–18 - NCT06639802Recruiting
Therapy for balance and coordination in ataxic cerebral palsy
This trial tests a hand-arm and leg therapy program to improve balance and coordination in children with ataxic cerebral palsy. It may help your child move more steadily and confidently.
RawalpindiAges 6–15 - NCT04992871Recruiting
Swiss Cerebral Palsy Registry
This registry study collects information about people with cerebral palsy in Switzerland. It helps researchers better understand CP and related needs over time, which can support future care and studies.
AarauAges birth+ - NCT05197764Recruiting
Track muscle growth in young children with spastic cerebral palsy
This study looks at how the muscles in the body grow in infants and young children with spastic cerebral palsy (a type of movement difference). It may help doctors better understand normal growth patterns and how care choices affect muscle development.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 6 months–9 years - NCT05423171Recruiting
Extra hand-focused therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests an intensive therapy program that trains both hands together to improve hand use in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with everyday hand and arm skills, but it also requires meeting certain health, eye, and recent-treatment limits.
QuébecAges 6–17 - NCT06040619Recruiting
Therapy Together for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a therapy program called Therapy Together for children at risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy who have trouble using one hand. It aims to help them use their affected hand and arm more effectively.
Frisco, TexasAges 3 months–5.9 years - NCT06048419Recruiting
Testing GO MOVE program for kids with one-sided weakness
This study tests a home-based online program called GO MOVE for children and teens who have weakness on one side of their body from cerebral palsy or another early brain injury. The program is done on your own device and aims to improve arm and hand use through fun, guided activities.
Frisco, TexasAges 3–17 - NCT06118736Recruiting
Guided bone growth to prevent hip problems in children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a surgery to guide the growth of the upper thigh bone (femur) to keep the hip joint from sliding out of place in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to prevent further hip migration and avoid more serious hip problems later.
AmsterdamAges 2–8 - NCT06343688Recruiting
How ankle braces affect motor skills in CP
This study tests how wearing special ankle braces (called DAFOs) right away affects movement and balance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to see if the braces make it easier to walk and stand.
BoluAges 4–15 - NCT06584851Recruiting
3D muscle study in children with cerebral palsy
This study uses a special 3D microscope to look at muscle structure in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to understand muscle stiffness by comparing tiny muscle samples taken during a scheduled procedure that already requires general anesthesia.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 2–9 - NCT06598657Recruiting
Gentle ankle mobilization for spastic cerebral palsy
This study tests a gentle ankle movement therapy to improve walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It may help reduce leg stiffness and make walking easier.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–18 - NCT06748196Recruiting
Physical therapist awareness of sensory integration for cerebral palsy
This study wants to find out how much physical therapists know about a therapy called sensory integration for children with cerebral palsy. If you are a physical therapist working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, your answers can help improve care for these children.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges Any age - NCT06837025Recruiting
Fascial manipulation for kids with cerebral palsy
This trial tests a hands-on technique called fascial manipulation to see if it improves movement and walking in children with cerebral palsy. It is for families living near Helsinki.
HelsinkiAges 7–14 - NCT06846190Recruiting
Modified arm therapy versus virtual reality for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of therapy to help children with cerebral palsy use their weaker arm better. One therapy involves gently restraining the strong arm to encourage use of the weaker arm, and the other uses virtual reality games to practice arm movements.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07045519Recruiting
Vibration therapy for walking and balance in cerebral palsy
This study tests whether a gentle vibrating device applied to the legs can improve walking and balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help reduce muscle tightness and make moving easier.
AnkaraAges 4–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cerebral palsy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 249 recruiting cerebral palsy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cerebral palsy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cerebral palsy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.