Status:
RECRUITING
rTMS Treatment of Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy/ Hemiplegia Due to ABI - a RCT
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
CP (Cerebral Palsy)
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This RCT aims to investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnatic stimulation (rTMS) in treating children with hemiplegoc cerebral palsy. The study will measure any improvement in spasticity...
Detailed Description
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of lifelong physical disability in childhood, with an estimated prevalence of 1.5 per 1000 living biths for primary school-aged children. Spasticity is the most...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged between 7 years and 18 years
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy with hemiplegia
- Upper limb spasticity ≥ 1
- IQ ≥ 50
Exclusion
- Any contra-indications to rTMS
- Severe spasticity (score of 4 or more in Ashworth scale)
- Uncontrollable epilepsy
- History of Botulinum toxin A injection in previous 6 months
- Upper limb casting in previous 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 13 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06128746
Start Date
January 13 2024
End Date
July 1 2025
Last Update
March 13 2024
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Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 0000