What type of study is this?

This is a Pre-Registered Trial study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to evaluate the effects of trunk rehabilitation activities on balance and gait control in young children with cerebral palsy.

March 15, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Investigating rehabilitation by activities involving the trunk to improve balance and gait control in young children with cerebral palsy: A randomized open-label crossover trial protocol

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SZStella ZografouInstitut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation JPJonathan PierretInstitut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation RVRajul VasaD A Pandu Memorial RV Dental College and Hospital

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Randomized trial investigates trunk rehabilitation effects on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy, indicating potential for improved motor function.

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The aim is to evaluate the effects of trunk rehabilitation activities on balance and gait control in young children with cerebral palsy.
Randomized open-label crossover trial design
Participants aged 18 months to 5 years with cerebral palsy
Intervention includes rehabilitation focusing on trunk control
Motor disorders assessed using inertial measurement units and pressure sensors
Measurements taken for balance, gait, and trunk function
Expected 30% reduction in motor disorders after rehabilitation based on previous findings
Improvements expected to increase to 40% and 50% at 6 and 12 months, respectively
Gait variables like center of pressure and trunk control anticipated to significantly improve after intervention

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Zografou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b5ff6e83145bc643d1be71 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334195

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Randomized trial investigates trunk rehabilitation effects on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy, indicating potential for improved motor function.

Investigating rehabilitation by activities involving the trunk to improve balance and gait control in young children with cerebral palsy: A randomized open-label crossover trial protocol

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Investigating rehabilitation by activities involving the trunk to improve balance and gait control in young children with cerebral palsy: A randomized open-label crossover trial protocol

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