Water exercise for balance in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether an exercise program in water can help improve balance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. It may be a safe and fun way to help your child move better and feel more steady.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy by a specialist.
- Your child is between 5 and 12 years old.
- Your child can walk (with or without help) at GMFCS levels I to III.
- Your child has some stiffness in both legs.
- Your child does not have other types of cerebral palsy (like athetoid or ataxic).
- Your child's seizures, if any, are well controlled, and your child has no open wounds or fear of water.
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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