Early Movement and Ankle Correction Surgery for Cerebral Palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether starting movement exercises early after ankle surgery helps children with spastic cerebral palsy walk better and recover faster. The surgery corrects a tight ankle muscle (equinus deformity), and the trial compares early rehabilitation to standard care.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 14 years old
- Child has spastic cerebral palsy (the most common type that causes muscle tightness)
- Child can walk on their own or with minimal help
- Child is scheduled for ankle surgery to correct tight heel cords
- Child can understand and follow verbal instructions
- Parent or guardian can provide written permission and commit to regular physical therapy
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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