The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy (CP)

In brief

This randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial aims to evaluate the immediate effects of spinal manipulation on heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Each participant will attend four experimental sessions conducted on separate days. In two sessions, spinal manipulation will be performed, and in two sessions, a sham procedure will be applied. The order of interventions will be randomized for each participant. Heart rate variability will be recorded before and after each intervention.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07504640

Run by

International Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine

People needed

20

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-29

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Cerebral palsy
• Motor function levels I-III according to GMFCS
• Cooperative behavior

You may not qualify if…

• Hyperkinetic forms
• Use of medications affecting autonomic regulation

Where it is running

• Elita Rehabilitation Center — Lviv, Ukraine (enrolling)

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