Effect of Coordinative Locomotor Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07651995) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Effect of Coordinative Locomotor Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2026-02-15
Plain-language summary
Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that affects how children move their bodies. Children with spastic hemiplegic CP have stiffness on one side of the body, making it hard to walk and balance. This study will test a special exercise program called Coordinative Locomotor Training (CLT). CLT uses running and skating movements to train both arms and legs to work together. The investigator want to see if CLT works better than regular physiotherapy for improving coordination and balance in participants. Half of the children will do CLT, and the other half will do regular exercises. The investogar will measure their balance and walking ability before and after 4 weeks of training.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 8 to 12 years.
* Diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
* GMFCS Level I or II.
* Ability to follow simple verbal instructions.
* Medically stable with no changes in anti-spastic medication in the last 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Orthopedic surgery or Botulinum toxin injection in the last 6 months.
* Severe cognitive impairment preventing cooperation.
* Visual or vestibular deficits affecting balance.
* Uncontrolled seizures.
* Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders unrelated to CP.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is specifically focused on children with cerebral palsy who have hemiplegia or spastic CP — would my child's specific type and severity of CP actually fit what this study is designed for?
2Since this trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' does that mean my child can no longer join, and if so, are there similar coordinative locomotor training programs or studies we could explore instead?
3The trial is measuring changes in interlimb coordination and dynamic balance — can you explain what coordinative locomotor training actually involves day-to-day, and whether the physical demands would be realistic for my child to manage?
4This study is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's a rehabilitation or behavioral intervention rather than a drug trial — how does that affect what we already know about whether this type of training is safe and potentially helpful for children like mine?
5Even if my child can't enroll, could the balance and coordination goals this trial is targeting be addressed through our current therapy plan, and would it be worth asking our physical therapist about incorporating similar approaches?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Interlimb Coordination
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
2
Change in Dynamic Balance
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)