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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 2 to 6

Activities-based locomotor training for young children with cerebral palsy

Official title: Efficacy of Activities-based Locomotor Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Run by Baylor University · NCT07184411 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether a 3-week activities-based locomotor training program can help young non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy improve movement and daily activities compared with usual care.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 6 Years
SexAll
Enrollment19 (estimated)
SponsorBaylor University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dripping Springs, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 11, 2026
Main results expectedMay 1, 2028
Study endsAugust 31, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT07184411 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are young non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy who can hold their head upright for at least 5 seconds when supported, have no recent surgery or botulinum toxin in the past 6 months, and can commit to intensive clinic sessions in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Probably not a fit

Children who already use walking as their primary mobility, have uncontrolled epilepsy or cardiovascular disease, recent surgeries or botulinum toxin injections within 6 months, or who cannot tolerate intensive therapy are unlikely to benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial compares an intensive Activities-Based Locomotor Training (AB-LT) program to usual care in young, non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy, targeting body structures, activities, and participation using the ICF framework. Children receive AB-LT at a clinic for 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, over a 3-week period and commit to 7 weeks of total study participation while continuing usual care off-treatment. The approach emphasizes repetitive, task-specific practice to drive neuroplasticity and motor learning with the goal of improving motor function and quality of life. Outcomes will include functional mobility and participation measures relevant to daily activities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve motor function and daily participation for non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy, potentially reducing long-term disability and care needs.

How similar studies have gone: Prior intensive locomotor and treadmill-based programs have shown functional improvements in some children with cerebral palsy, but AB-LT in very young non-ambulatory children is relatively novel and less extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for this study, the child must be:

* • Able to hold their head upright for 5 seconds when supported at the trunk in sitting (the minimal amount of head control necessary for safe walking on the partial body weight support system during the AB-LT intervention);

  * Non-ambulatory or not walking as primary means of mobility;
  * Willing to attend the AB-LT intervention at Fortis Therapy Center in Dripping Springs, Texas for 3 hours/ day, 5 days/week, for 3 weeks; and
  * Willing to commit to a total of 7 weeks of the study, and to continue their usual care during the time period in which they are not enrolled in the AB-LT intervention.

Exclusion Criteria: The child must not have:

* • Surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the previous 6 months;

  * Uncontrolled epilepsy; and
  * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease

Where it's running

  • Fortis Therapy Center
    Dripping Springs, Texas, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.