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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
Active & Recent Trials
92 total, page 1 of 2
Clinical Orthopaedic Data Bank (Acute and Chronic)
University of Florida
NCT00411060
Chronic Postsurgical Pain
Chantel Burkitt
NCT05764681
The FBRI VTC Neuromotor Research Clinic
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
NCT03325946
Families Filming Infants Learning Movement
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
NCT06278961
Cerebral Palsy and the Study of Brain Activity During Motor Tasks
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT01829724
Anatomical and Functional Imaging Correlates of Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT05197946
Telemedicine in Early Childhood Constraint Therapy in Cerebral Palsy
Emory University
NCT04997109
Non-Invasive Measurement of Pulmonary Dysfunction in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Nemours Children's Clinic
NCT05791877
Effectiveness of Robotic Gait Training and Physical Therapy for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy
University of Alberta
NCT02391324
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
University of Pittsburgh
NCT02592291
Healing Tiny Minds: Rural Recovery Through Virtual and Lived Experience Care
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT06643598
Natural History of Cerebral Palsy Prospective Study
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT05576948
A Multicenter Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation Registry
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT06585618
Pain Injection Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT06189781
Robotic TruST-Postural Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Teachers College, Columbia University
NCT04897347
Behavioral Assessment Method Index
Ohio State University
NCT07291479
Robot-assisted Training in Children With CP
Cook Children's Health Care System
NCT06450158
tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Burke Medical Research Institute
NCT03402854
Measuring Aided Language Development
University of Central Florida
NCT06512168
Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
NCT06586437
Acceptability and Efficacy of GO MOVE
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
NCT06048419
WBV and Serial Casting for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Ben Reader
NCT06693388
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
Augmenting Ankle Plantarflexor Function in Cerebral Palsy
Northern Arizona University
NCT05154253
Gait Adaptation and Biofeedback for Cerebral Palsy
University of Washington
NCT05899153
Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits
Ohio State University
NCT05753345
Motor Training for Infants With Cerebral Palsy
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT04886895
Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
NCT06852664
Implementation of Therapy Together
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
NCT06040619
Evaluation of Brain MRI Changes in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Columbia University
NCT07433647
Improving Neck Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Robotics
Columbia University
NCT06533293
Orthosis to Improve Trunk Control in Infants Age 6-18 Months
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT06027580
Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT06096272
A Novel Program Using Ride-on Toys to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Hemiplegia
University of Connecticut
NCT06579027
Investigating New Methods to Study Movement in Children and Young Adults With Movement Disorders.
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT06498596
Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
NCT06100562
Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Georgia State University
NCT04630392
Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices
University of Washington
NCT05520359
Transcutaneous Stimulation for Neurological Populations
University of Washington
NCT04467437
Em-power: Maximizing Functional Independence for Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University
NCT06347432
Operant Conditioning of the Soleus Stretch Reflex in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Burke Medical Research Institute
NCT05571033
Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy
University of North Florida
NCT06455930
Paired Non-invasive VNS in Adolescent Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
NCT07394608
Using Power Mobility Training to Promote Arm & Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Grand Valley State University
NCT07342348
Feasibility of an In-home Standing and Walking Intervention for Infants With and at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy
University of Southern California
NCT05781438
Igniting Mobility in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
NCT04360395
Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy
University of Southern California
NCT04230278
Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Valbenazine for the Treatment of Dyskinesia Due to Cerebral Palsy
Neurocrine Biosciences
NCT05206513
Does Timing Matter? Supporting Play, Exploration, and Early Developmental Intervention
University of Southern California
NCT03518736
Cerebral Palsy Adult Transition Longitudinal Study
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT02137005
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 7 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
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.
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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?
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Is this data current?
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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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