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Highly Paid
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Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
This trial is testing valbenazine, a medication that may help reduce involuntary movements. It targets children and adults with cerebral palsy who have these movements. The drug works by balancing chemicals in the brain to control movement better. Valbenazine has a longer duration of action and improved side effect profile compared to other similar medications.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:6 - 70

80 Participants Needed

Children with cerebral palsy have increased muscle tone which often results in decreased active and passive movement at the ankle. While many management strategies exist (including passive stretching, WBV, serial casting, Botox, and surgical tendon lengthening), the utilization of WBV in combination with active exercises and serial casting has not been previously explored. Serial casting is the repeated application of a fiberglass cast (such as that applied to manage stable fractures) on a scheduled (usually weekly basis) to gradually increase the range of motion at a specific joint. It is theorized that combining previously established standard of care practices may result in more rapid clinical change, and hence reduce the need for prolonged intervention; ultimately reducing healthcare costs.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 17

45 Participants Needed

The CHAMP-T2 study is a pilot test of the efficacy of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) when delivered by tele-video in the child's home or home-like environment. This study will examine the pre-, post-intervention function a hemiparetic limb in children who have hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The purpose is to provide an effect size estimate that will inform the design of a future study that will compare tele-delivered CIMT with usual and customary care.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:4 - 10

10 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 9

36 Participants Needed

A scientific study is being done to test a special treatment for people who have spasticity or tight muscles. This treatment is called "stereotactic radiosurgery dorsal rhizotomy." It uses very accurate beams of radiation to target certain nerves in the back to help loosen up the muscles. In this study, people are put into two groups by chance: one group gets the real treatment, and the other group gets a "fake" treatment that doesn't do anything. This fake treatment is called a "sham." Doing this helps make sure the study is fair and the results are true. After the people in the study get their treatment, the researchers will watch and see how they do. They will check if their muscles are less stiff and if they have any side effects. By looking at the results from both groups, the researchers can find out if the special treatment really helps people with spasticity. Patients who got the "fake" treatment will be eligible to receive the "real" treatment after 6 months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:16+

22 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new therapy program called I-ACQUIRE for infants who have had a stroke. The program involves intensive sessions with therapists to help improve movement and strength. The study will compare two different amounts of therapy to usual treatments to see which works best.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:8 - 36

216 Participants Needed

The intervention in this study, Let's Move, is a motor intervention for infants at risk for cerebral palsy. We will test the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention as well as preliminary effectiveness.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 8

20 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study to perform a randomized, sham controlled analysis of the effectiveness of both fSWT and rWT in the relief of erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40+
Sex:Male

186 Participants Needed

iovera° System for Muscle Spasms

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the iovera° system in subjects with upper extremity spasticity. A total of approximately 132 subjects will be enrolled; 88 subjects will receive treatment with the iovera° system and 44 subjects will receive sham treatment (sham iovera° system treatment).
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

132 Participants Needed

Wellness Programs for Disabilities

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
People with disabilities experience a staggering incidence of secondary conditions that can result in death or negatively impact their health, participation in the community, and quality of life. Many of these chronic secondary conditions are preventable. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has advocated for optimizing care through programs that simultaneously improve health and the patient experience of care, while reducing cost, called the "Triple Aim." Studies have shown that the Triple Aim can be achieved through programs that facilitate community integration; however the U.S. healthcare system lacks a paradigm of care for individuals with disabilities that promotes community integration. In order to identify potential models of healthcare delivery for individuals with disabilities that are effective in achieving the Triple Aim, we will conduct a rigorous research project to evaluate the impact of two different models of care on the Triple Aim: 1) a community-based care management program delivered by a non-profit organization through waiver funds, and 2) the Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) applied to younger individuals with disabilities between ages 55-64.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:7+

130 Participants Needed

This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury) to improve their wellness and self-management skills compared to those who receive standard of care only.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12+

160 Participants Needed

This trial tests a brief cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with chronic pelvic pain. It aims to teach skills for managing pain and symptoms with minimal clinician help. The study focuses on adults with conditions like interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis, which are hard to treat with current methods. The therapy works by changing how patients think about and cope with their pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic pain in numerous studies.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

240 Participants Needed

This research is studying the long term use of a nasal airway device (self-supporting nasopharyngeal airway; "ssNPA") in children with hypotonic upper airway obstruction to learn about its effectiveness and tolerability as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 23

40 Participants Needed

For children with severe cerebral palsy, a powered wheelchair (PWC) may provide their only option for functional mobility and independence. PWC use is often restricted to a small percentage of children who can quickly demonstrate proficient PWC skills within a single 30-minute PWC trial. This 2-arm, parallel group, single blinded, pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial will test our hypothesis that an 8-week PWC skills training intervention will produce greater improvements in children's PWC skills capacity immediately after the intervention and at an 8-week follow-up assessment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:5 - 17

16 Participants Needed

This trial tests a training program called Skills on Wheels, which helps children with physical disabilities learn to use manual wheelchairs on their own. The goal is to make them more confident and safe in using their wheelchairs, and to improve their social skills and participation in activities.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:5 - 17

4 Participants Needed

Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly. This is especially true in patients with cerebral palsy (CP), who often have concomitant developmental delay, intellectual disability and verbal limitations. Current literature indicates pain as a common experience for children with CP but has been understudied in this population. Moreover, inadequate post-operative pain control can result in negative physiologic and psychological complications and lead to poor surgical outcomes. Currently, perioperative pain management following orthopaedic procedures in pediatric patients follows traditional protocols that rely on the administration of opioid medications despite their known adverse side effects including nausea, vomiting, itching, constipation, urinary retention, confusion, and respiratory depression. Epidural anesthesia is a key modality in traditional pain management for pediatric patients with CP given its proven efficacy in decreasing pain and managing spasticity. Yet, administering epidural anesthesia in this patient population poses several risks including damage to preexisting intrathecal baclofen pumps, iatrogenic infection, and technically demanding insertion given high rates of concomitant neuromuscular scoliosis. Alternatively, multimodal analgesic injections theoretically offer an efficacious adjunct to traditional pain management protocols with a lower risk profile. Preliminary data from our study group's pilot randomized control trial comparing the safety and efficacy of a multimodal surgical site injection to placebo showed decreased pain scores and narcotic consumption postoperatively in this patient population. Based on these promising results, the objective of this randomized control trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal surgical site injection compared to epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain control following operative management of hip dysplasia in pediatric patients with CP.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:< 18

90 Participants Needed

This trial is testing if the CPWalker, a robotic device that supports and guides children with cerebral palsy, can help improve their walking ability. The goal is to see if these children can walk better after several training sessions. The CPWalker is a robotic device designed to support and guide children with cerebral palsy, and similar robotic systems have shown effectiveness in improving gait and quality of life in children with CP.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:11 - 21

30 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate lower limb impairments in children with bilateral cerebral palsy during stepping tasks.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:5 - 19

30 Participants Needed

Robot assisted gait training is seen as a promising intervention for improving the walking abilities of children with cerebral palsy, but research to support its effectiveness compared to best practice physical therapy is lacking. This research consists of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and a qualitative descriptive study that is linked with the RCT. The goal of the RCT is to compare: 1) a walking training program with the Lokomat® robotic device (LOK), 2) a functional physical therapy program (fPT) that includes activities to enhance balance/co-ordination/endurance and advanced motor skills conducted over 'real ground', 3) a combined Lokomat® + functional physical therapy (LOK+fPT) program, and 4) a regular maintenance therapy condition (CONT) for ambulatory children and youth with CP (aged 5- 18 years). The three intervention programs will consist of sixteen 50-minute sessions given twice weekly over 8 to 10 weeks. The primary objective of the RCT is to compare the four groups with respect to walking-related motor skills as measured by the Gross Motor Function Measure. The secondary objectives are to compare each intervention's impact on walking abilities, individualized goals, fitness, balance, physical activity levels, child's belief in ability to do physical activity, participation and quality of life. The investigators will also evaluate the extent of carryover or progress 3 months after the intervention. The qualitative part of the study will consist of interviews of children and parents after they have finished the study intervention. The information from the interviews will assist us with interpretation of the outcome results (areas of impact and amount of change) from the RCT. In particular, the interviews will 1) provide insight into their experiences with the trial interventions, 2) identify the mobility-related outcomes that are important to families and the factors that influence their preferences, and 3) explain the family values, experiences and contextual factors that influenced participation in the study. This research will provide information needed to allow clinicians and families to make informed choices about Lokomat therapy and physical therapy options in relation to their child's functional goals and abilities.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:5 - 18

160 Participants Needed

The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2. The newer method uses digital technology, such as 3D scanning and printing, to design and produce the AFOs, potentially making the process faster and less costly. We want to know whether AFOs made using digital technology can provide the same clinical benefits as those made traditionally.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:8+

50 Participants Needed

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This trial is testing a diabetes medication in children with cerebral palsy to see if it can help them move and think better by improving how their bodies use energy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:5 - 18

3 Participants Needed

BabyG is a soft harness attached to a robotic system mounted overhead. While wearing the harness, the infant is free to move around a 10-by-10-foot play area with a padded floor. The harness helps support the infant s weight; it also slows any falls and catches the body before it hits the floor. BabyG can be adjusted to support 5% to 50% of the infant s weight. Participants will be in the study for 24 weeks, including 12 weeks with BabyG training and 12 weeks without. Training will be 90 minutes per week: either two 45-minute sessions or three 30-minute sessions. All participants will undergo tests during the 24 weeks such as: A test to measure an infant s ability to perform tasks such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking. A test to assess nerve function, movements, reflexes, posture, and muscle tone. A test of brain activity while moving. The infant will be fitted with a snug cap with 64 electrodes. Then the infant will be placed in the BabyG harness and encouraged to take steps on a motorized treadmill. Their movements will be filmed.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:5 - 18

60 Participants Needed

This will be a five year study that will be a prospective, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effect of a virtual early intervention care delivery model in the provision of therapy to enhance the neurodevelopmental trajectory of infants with brain injury. In addition, the investigators will enhance understanding of the social and parental contributors to outcomes and the early health economic impact of a virtual clinic. The results of this study will help inform the design of a larger, multi-center randomized controlled trial.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:4 - 5

150 Participants Needed

Background: - Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder in children. CP often causes crouch gait, an abnormal way of walking. Knee crouch has many causes, so no single device or approach works best for everybody. This study s adjustable brace provides many types of walking assistance. Researchers will evaluate brace options to find the best solution for each participant, and whether one solution works best for the group. Objective: - To evaluate a new brace to improve crouch gait in children with CP. Eligibility: * Children 5 17 years old with CP. * Healthy volunteers 5 17 years old. Design: * All participants will be screened with medical history and physical exam. * Healthy volunteers will have 1 visit. They will do motion analysis, EMG, and EEG described below. * Participants with CP will have 6 visits. * Visit 1: \<TAB\>1. Motion analysis: Balls will be taped to participants skin. This helps cameras follow their movement. \<TAB\>2. EMG: Metal discs will be taped to participants skin. They measure electrical muscle activity. \<TAB\>3. Participants knee movement will be tested. \<TAB\>4. Participants will walk 50 meters. \<TAB\>5. Participants legs will be cast to make custom braces. * Visit 2: * Participants will wear their new braces and have them adjusted. * Steps 1 3 will be repeated. * EEG: Small metal discs will be placed on the participants scalp. They record brain waves. * Participants will have electrical stimulation of their knees and practice extending them. * Participants will take several walks with the braces in different settings. * Visits 3 5: participants will repeat the walking and some other steps from visit 2. * Visit 6 will repeat visit 2.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:5 - 100

85 Participants Needed

Physical rehabilitation interventions that promote activity-dependent neuroplasticity are desired for children with CP as this will result in improved motor skill and function. In adult neurological populations, such as stroke and spinal cord injury, FES is a recommended, evidence-based intervention that addresses motor and sensory impairments and promotes neuroplasticity. The evidence base supporting the safety, feasibility and efficacy of FES for youth with CP is rapidly growing, yet FES is not commonly used in Canadian pediatric rehabilitation. Through interviews with Canadian pediatric physical and occupational therapists, we identified numerous barriers to FES implementation, including a lack of knowledge and training in FES, difficulty accessing FES equipment, and a perceived lack of time to deliver FES within a treatment session. To address these barriers, we have developed an implementation intervention for FES that consists of an online course and toolkit for physical and occupational therapists. As a next step, we will evaluate the effects of the implementation intervention on pediatric therapists' knowledge, confidence and use of FES.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

18 Participants Needed

This trial tests a robotic exoskeleton that helps children with walking difficulties due to conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury. The device can either assist or challenge their walking to strengthen muscles and improve movement. Children will use the exoskeleton in different settings to see if it improves their ability to walk. Robotic exoskeletons have been increasingly used in pediatric rehabilitation to assist children with cerebral palsy in improving their walking abilities.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 17

44 Participants Needed

The primary objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the safety of ExAblate Transcranial MRgFUS as a tool for creating bilateral or unilateral lesions in the globus pallidus (GPi) in patients with treatment-refractory secondary dystonia due to dyskinetic cerebral palsy
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:8 - 22

10 Participants Needed

Pediatric Palliative Care for Rare Diseases

Washington, District of Columbia
The palliative care needs of family caregivers of children with rare diseases and their children are largely unmet, including the need for support to prepare for future medical decision making. This trial will test the FACE-Rare intervention to see if investigators can identify and meet those needs; and if FACE-Rare effects family caregivers' quality of life and child healthcare utilization. Finally, investigators will determine if the intersectionality of child-sex, family-race, Federal poverty level, and social connection influences family quality of life and child health care utilization longitudinally.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 99

480 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to understand if cognitive behavioral therapy can feasibly be provided to groups of adults with cerebral palsy and chronic pain via virtual group therapy sessions.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

40 Participants Needed

This trial tests two therapies for infants with cerebral palsy: one delivered via telehealth and one focused on parent-led activities at home. Both aim to improve hand and arm function by involving parents in consistent exercises.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:4 - 13

267 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Cerebral Palsy clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Cerebral Palsy clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Cerebral Palsy trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Cerebral Palsy is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Cerebral Palsy medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Cerebral Palsy clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Pediatric Palliative Care for Rare Diseases, tDCS + CIMT for Cerebral Palsy and Abecedarian Approach for Premature Birth to the Power online platform.

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