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Cerebral Palsy clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Cerebral Palsy — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
92 US clinical trials · 45 currently recruiting
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
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
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
Robotic Exoskeleton Gait Training in Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
NCT05158218
Home Based Tele-exercise for People With Chronic Neurological Impairments
Burke Medical Research Institute
NCT04564495
Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training Cerebral Palsy
Kristie Bjornson
NCT04026295
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Therapy Together
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
NCT07225673
Sensorimotor Control During Postural Transitions in CP
University of Delaware
NCT05384990
Feasibility and Reliability of the Melbourne Assessment-2 (MA-2) for Telehealth
Ohio State University
NCT06810063
Robot Based Gait Training Therapy for Pediatric Population With Cerebral Palsy Using the CPWalker
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT03937700
Stepping to Understand Lower Limb Impairments in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Northwestern University
NCT04957277
PedBot Ankle Rehablitation
Children's National Research Institute
NCT05825508
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT06269926
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels
Grand Valley State University
NCT05339932
Adapted High-Intensity Virtual Reality Exergaming
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT07155213
Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
Grand Valley State University
NCT05117827
Beneficial Effects of Antenatal Magnesium Sulfate (BEAM Trial)
The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
NCT00014989
In Utero Magnesium Sulfate Exposure: Effects on Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants
NICHD Neonatal Research Network
NCT01203501
Inflammatory Cytokines Associated With Perinatal Brain Injury
NICHD Neonatal Research Network
NCT01035697
Effects of Walking Analysis on Surgical Outcomes
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
NCT00114075
Calibration and Validation of the PROMIS and Neuro-QOL Questionnaires in Cerebral Palsy and Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
NCT02153970
Movement-2-Music: Lakeshore Examination of Activity, Disability, and Exercise Response Study
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT03797378
Music Therapy During Botulinum Injections
University of Rochester
NCT00178217
Hypertonia in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NCT00123708
Acupuncture as Complementary Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
University of Arizona
NCT00221247
NEO Rehab Program for Premature Infants at Risk for Cerebral Palsy
University of Virginia
NCT04330859
Study of Generalized Movements for Early Prediction of Cerebral Palsy
Charles R. Neal,
NCT00749008
Piloting Movement-to-Music With Arm-based Sprint-Intensity Interval Training Among Children With Physical Disabilities
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT05619211
Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) for Cerebral Palsy
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NCT00060957
Sitting Postural Control in Infants With Cerebral Palsy
University of Nebraska
NCT01200927
Wavelet Analysis of Electromyography (EMG) in Cerebral Palsy
Shriners Hospitals for Children
NCT00504049
Early Powered Mobility for Toddlers With Cerebral Palsy Using the Permobil® Explorer Mini and a Modified Ride-On Car
University of Washington
NCT04684576
Ischemic Conditioning to Enhance Function (I-C-FUN) in Children With Cerebral Palsy
East Carolina University
NCT04598711
Studying Childhood-Onset Hemidystonia
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT01432899
Experimental Evaluation of Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arms
University of South Florida
NCT01652352
Outcomes of the Evans Calcaneal Lengthening Based on Bone Grafting Material
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT02075853
Quadriceps Muscle Plasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT00629070
NEO Rehab for Infants at Risk of Cerebral Palsy
University of Virginia
NCT03372590
Therapeutic Intervention Supporting Development From NICU to 6 Months for Infants Post Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
University of Southern California
NCT05130528
Testing an Adjustable Ankle Orthosis During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
Northern Arizona University
NCT06262191
Intensive Activities-based Locomotor Training Program in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Baylor University
NCT05867628
Evaluating Wearable Robotic Assistance on Gait
Northern Arizona University
NCT04119063
Reinforcing CP Robotic Training With Auditory Feedback
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT05335798
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Motor Learning in Children With Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT01852474
Effect of mCIMT Casting on Speech-language Outcomes in Children With Hemiparesis
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT04259814
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
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 92 US studies indexed under Cerebral Palsy, and 45 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 49% of the total volume on the registry. 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.
The phase distribution for Cerebral Palsy shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 10 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.
Top sponsor activity for Cerebral Palsy is led by Father Flanagan's Boys' Home with 4 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 92 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. 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.
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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.
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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.