Cerebral PalsyNCT07702786
Effect of Nordic Walking Versus Treadmill Training on Gait Asymmetry in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
A study testing Conventional physcial therapy program, Nordic walking trining and treadmill trianing in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
Children with hemiparesis show characteristic walking pattern resulting from weakness and spasticity on one side of the body. Nordic walking (NW) engages both the upper and lower body, which can help improve coordination and balance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 10 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cerebral Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Conventional physcial therapy program, Nordic walking trining and treadmill trianing
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2027to 30 Jan 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 10 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Their age will range from 6-10 years, from both sexes.
- Level I, II and III of gross motor functional classification system
- Grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Who cannot join
- Uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Mental retardation or autistic features.
- Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination),
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Children with hemiparesis show characteristic walking pattern resulting from weakness and spasticity on one side of the body. Nordic walking (NW) engages both the upper and lower body, which can help improve coordination and balance.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Being tested
- Conventional physcial therapy program, Nordic walking trining, treadmill trianing
- Keywords
- Cerebral palsy, gait, spatio-temporal gait parameters, Nordic walking, walking poles
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional physcial therapy programOther
both groups will recive 60 minuts physical therapy training
Nordic walking triningOther
the NW-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using walking poles
treadmill trianingOther
the TM-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using treadmill device
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nw-group | Experimental | this group will recieve Nordic walking training Receives: Other: Conventional physcial therapy program; Other: Nordic walking trining |
| TM-group | Experimental | this group will recieve treadmill walking training Receives: Other: Conventional physcial therapy program; Other: treadmill trianing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Spatio-temporal parameters of gait
Step and stride length in centimeters and cadence (number of steps in one minute)
Measured: after 3 successive months
Kinematic gait analysis
Measure the hip and knee flexion as well as ankle planter flexion angles
Measured: after 3 successive months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cerebral PalsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amira Mahmoud Abd-elmonem, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Hanaa M Abd-Elfattah, Phd, Study chair, faculty of physical therapy, Badr university in cairoMaricha A Nashed, PhD, Study chair, faculty of physical therapy, New Eygpt universitySara S Saad-eldien, PhD, Study director, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702786
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- treadmill training
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Nordic Walking Versus Treadmill Training on Gait Asymmetry in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702786
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- treadmill training
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Keywords
- Cerebral palsy, gait, spatio-temporal gait parameters, Nordic walking, walking poles
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Children with hemiparesis show characteristic walking pattern resulting from weakness and spasticity on one side of the body. Nordic walking (NW) engages both the upper and lower body, which can help improve coordination and balance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Nw-group | Experimental | Other: Conventional physcial therapy program, Other: Nordic walking triningthis group will recieve Nordic walking training |
| TM-group | Experimental | Other: Conventional physcial therapy program, Other: treadmill trianingthis group will recieve treadmill walking training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 10 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Their age will range from 6-10 years, from both sexes.
- Level I, II and III of gross motor functional classification system
- Grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Mental retardation or autistic features.
- Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination),
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physcial therapy programboth groups will recive 60 minuts physical therapy training | Other | Nw-group, TM-group |
| Nordic walking triningthe NW-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using walking poles | Other | Nw-group |
| treadmill trianingthe TM-group will recive gait training for 15 minutes using treadmill device | Other | TM-group |
Primary outcome
Spatio-temporal parameters of gait
Time frame: after 3 successive months
Step and stride length in centimeters and cadence (number of steps in one minute)
Kinematic gait analysis
Time frame: after 3 successive months
Measure the hip and knee flexion as well as ankle planter flexion angles
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Sep 2026.
Related trials for Cerebral Palsy
Not yet recruiting
Feasibility of a Robot-Guided Active Play Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Recruiting
Additional Effects on tDCS With AOT on Lower Limb Functions on Children With Diplegic CP
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Recruiting
Sensory Integration Therapy vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Children With Mixed Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Active, not recruiting
Functional Outcomes and Control Using Synchron BCI - Australia
Neurologic Disorder, Neurologic Diseases
Enrolling by invitationObservational study
Early Molecular Biomarkers for Differentiating Parkinsonian Syndromes
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Atypical Parkinsonism
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Hanaa M Abd-Elfattah, Phd study chair
faculty of physical therapy, Badr university in cairo
Maricha A Nashed, PhD study chair
faculty of physical therapy, New Eygpt university
Sara S Saad-eldien, PhD study director
Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional physcial therapy program, Nordic walking trining and treadmill trianing in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Amira M Abd-elmonem, PhD (01155553316, amira.mahmoud@cu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Spatio-temporal parameters of gait (time frame: after 3 successive months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Sep 2026.