Water therapy for children with cerebral palsy
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether water therapy (hydrotherapy) can help improve movement in children with cerebral palsy. It is designed for children who can cooperate with physical therapy and have no major health issues that would make water exercise unsafe.
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Who can take part
- You or your child must be diagnosed with cerebral palsy by a doctor.
- Age must be between 4 and 18 years old.
- Ability to follow along with physical therapy exercises.
- Gross motor function level must be 1, 2, 3, or 4 (not level 5).
- No recent seizures, surgeries, or botox injections in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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