Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 4 to 10

Sensory Integration Therapy vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Children With Mixed Cerebral Palsy

Official title: Sensory Integration Therapy Compared With Conventional Physical Therapy for Gross Motor Function in Children With Mixed Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Riphah International University · NCT07921069 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether Sensory Integration Therapy helps improve gross motor function more than standard physical therapy in children aged 4–10 with mixed cerebral palsy.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 10 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorRiphah International University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Peshawar, Kpk)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 21, 2026
Main results expectedApril 2027
Study endsApril 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT07921069 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are medically stable children aged 4–10 years with mixed cerebral palsy able to participate in therapy sessions and with informed parental consent.

Probably not a fit

Children with severe cognitive or visual impairments, uncontrolled seizures, orthopedic deformities requiring surgery, or recent botulinum toxin treatment may derive limited or no benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial will compare Sensory Integration Therapy to Conventional Physical Therapy over 12 weeks in 50 children with mixed cerebral palsy. Outcomes are measured with GMFM-88 for motor function, SSP for sensory processing, and PR-FADAP for daily activities, with analysis conducted in SPSS. The goal is to determine which approach more effectively improves gross motor skills and sensory processing. The study is conducted at Akhbar Kare Center in Peshawar, with Riphah International University as the lead sponsor and Northwest General Hospital as a collaborator.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If SIT proves more effective, children may experience greater improvements in gross motor function and sensory processing.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in related populations suggests potential benefits of sensory-based therapies for motor and sensory outcomes, supporting exploration in this mixed CP context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
\*\*Inclusion Criteria:\*\*

1. Children diagnosed with mixed cerebral palsy.
2. Medically stable children who are able to participate in the intervention sessions.
3. Parent or legal guardian willing to provide written informed consent.

\*\*Exclusion Criteria:\*\*

1. Children with severe cognitive or visual impairments.
2. Children with uncontrolled seizures.
3. Children with orthopedic deformities requiring surgery.
4. Children who have received botulinum toxin injections within the previous six months.

Where it's running

  • Akhbar kare center Peshawar
    Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Zobia Naeem, MS' — Riphah International University
  • Study coordinator: Salim Khan Dr. Salim Khan, MS
  • Email: salim.khan@akbarkare.org
  • Phone: 091-5822509

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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.
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.