Walking therapy for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests an activity-based walking program for children with cerebral palsy who do not walk much or at all. The program uses a harness system to support the child while they practice walking. The goal is to see if this therapy helps improve mobility.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be able to hold their head up for 5 seconds when supported while sitting.
- Your child should not walk as their main way of getting around.
- You must be able to bring your child to Fortis Therapy Center in Dripping Springs, Texas for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 3 weeks.
- Your family must be willing to take part in the full 7-week study.
- Your child has not had surgery or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the last 6 months.
- Your child does not have uncontrolled epilepsy or uncontrolled heart disease.
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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