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Cerebral Palsy clinical trials

45 of 92 indexed Cerebral Palsy trials are currently recruiting.

92 US clinical trials · 45 currently recruiting

Cerebral Palsy is the subject of 92 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 45 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 10 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, running 4 of these trials.

The research picture

Cerebral Palsy has 92 registered US clinical trials, 45 of them open to new participants right now, about 49% of the total.

45
recruiting participants now
49%
of trials open to enrollment
3
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
4
top sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Phase 17Phase 23Phase 32Phase 41

Active & Recent Trials

92 total, page 1 of 2

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

Clinical Orthopaedic Data Bank (Acute and Chronic)

University of Florida

NCT00411060

RECRUITING 500 participants

Chronic Postsurgical Pain

Chantel Burkitt

NCT05764681

RECRUITING 500 participants

The FBRI VTC Neuromotor Research Clinic

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

NCT03325946

RECRUITING 350 participants

Families Filming Infants Learning Movement

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

NCT06278961

RECRUITING 320 participants

Cerebral Palsy and the Study of Brain Activity During Motor Tasks

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

NCT01829724

RECRUITING 300 participants

Anatomical and Functional Imaging Correlates of Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

NCT05197946

RECRUITING NA 267 participants

Telemedicine in Early Childhood Constraint Therapy in Cerebral Palsy

Emory University

NCT04997109

RECRUITING NA 250 participants

Non-Invasive Measurement of Pulmonary Dysfunction in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Nemours Children's Clinic

NCT05791877

RECRUITING NA 160 participants

Effectiveness of Robotic Gait Training and Physical Therapy for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy

University of Alberta

NCT02391324

RECRUITING NA 160 participants

Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions

University of Pittsburgh

NCT02592291

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Healing Tiny Minds: Rural Recovery Through Virtual and Lived Experience Care

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT06643598

RECRUITING 100 participants

Natural History of Cerebral Palsy Prospective Study

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT05576948

RECRUITING 100 participants

A Multicenter Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation Registry

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT06585618

RECRUITING Phase 4 90 participants

Pain Injection Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT06189781

RECRUITING NA 82 participants

Robotic TruST-Postural Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Teachers College, Columbia University

NCT04897347

RECRUITING 80 participants

Behavioral Assessment Method Index

Ohio State University

NCT07291479

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Robot-assisted Training in Children With CP

Cook Children's Health Care System

NCT06450158

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Burke Medical Research Institute

NCT03402854

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Measuring Aided Language Development

University of Central Florida

NCT06512168

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home

NCT06586437

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Acceptability and Efficacy of GO MOVE

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

NCT06048419

RECRUITING NA 45 participants

WBV and Serial Casting for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Ben Reader

NCT06693388

RECRUITING NA 44 participants

Evaluating Long-term Use of a Pediatric Robotic Exoskeleton (P.REX/Agilik) to Improve Gait in Children With Movement Disorders

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

NCT05726591

RECRUITING Phase 1 36 participants

Augmenting Ankle Plantarflexor Function in Cerebral Palsy

Northern Arizona University

NCT05154253

RECRUITING NA 36 participants

Gait Adaptation and Biofeedback for Cerebral Palsy

University of Washington

NCT05899153

RECRUITING NA 36 participants

Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Ohio State University

NCT05753345

RECRUITING NA 35 participants

Motor Training for Infants With Cerebral Palsy

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT04886895

RECRUITING NA 32 participants

Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home

NCT06852664

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Implementation of Therapy Together

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

NCT06040619

RECRUITING 30 participants

Evaluation of Brain MRI Changes in Cerebral Palsy Patients

Columbia University

NCT07433647

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Improving Neck Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Robotics

Columbia University

NCT06533293

RECRUITING 30 participants

Orthosis to Improve Trunk Control in Infants Age 6-18 Months

Medical College of Wisconsin

NCT06027580

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

NCT06096272

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

A Novel Program Using Ride-on Toys to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Hemiplegia

University of Connecticut

NCT06579027

RECRUITING 30 participants

Investigating New Methods to Study Movement in Children and Young Adults With Movement Disorders.

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

NCT06498596

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

NCT06100562

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Georgia State University

NCT04630392

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices

University of Washington

NCT05520359

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Transcutaneous Stimulation for Neurological Populations

University of Washington

NCT04467437

RECRUITING NA 16 participants

Em-power: Maximizing Functional Independence for Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy

Grand Valley State University

NCT06347432

RECRUITING NA 12 participants

Operant Conditioning of the Soleus Stretch Reflex in Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Burke Medical Research Institute

NCT05571033

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 10 participants

Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy

University of North Florida

NCT06455930

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

Paired Non-invasive VNS in Adolescent Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT07394608

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

Using Power Mobility Training to Promote Arm & Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Grand Valley State University

NCT07342348

RECRUITING NA 8 participants

Feasibility of an In-home Standing and Walking Intervention for Infants With and at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy

University of Southern California

NCT05781438

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 120 participants

Igniting Mobility in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home

NCT04360395

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy

University of Southern California

NCT04230278

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 86 participants

Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Valbenazine for the Treatment of Dyskinesia Due to Cerebral Palsy

Neurocrine Biosciences

NCT05206513

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 85 participants

Does Timing Matter? Supporting Play, Exploration, and Early Developmental Intervention

University of Southern California

NCT03518736

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 72 participants

Cerebral Palsy Adult Transition Longitudinal Study

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT02137005

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 7
Phase 2 3
Phase 3 2
Phase 4 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Cerebral Palsy Trial Landscape

92 indexed Cerebral Palsy studies · 45 recruiting (49%).

Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 10 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home (4 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Cerebral Palsy?

PlainTrial tracks 92 US clinical trials for Cerebral Palsy, of which 45 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Cerebral Palsy?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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