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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Risk of Falling in Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-02-11
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) on improving balance and reducing the risk of falling in children aged 8 to 12 years with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Falling is a common and serious concern for people with CP due to balance issues and involuntary movements, which can lead to injury and activity avoidance. This study aims to see if TDCS can help improve functional balance and lower fall risk in this group. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a selected traditional physical therapy program designed to improve balance and reduce fall risk. The other group will receive the same physical therapy combined with TDCS, a non-invasive and painless brain stimulation intervention using direct electrical currents. The treatment period lasts 8 weeks. During the study, children will be assessed for their risk of falling using the Fall Risk test from enrollment through the end of the 8-week treatment. Researchers will monitor balance and functional improvements. Parents or guardians will provide consent, and children must be able to follow simple instructions. The study will carefully track outcomes to evaluate the potential benefits and safety of TDCS in addition to physical therapy for children with spastic hemiplegic CP.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Risk of Falling in Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 8 and 12 years old
- Classified as level II or III on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)
- Ability to walk independently for at least 12 months prior to the study, with or without a gait-assistance device
- Ability to perform Pediatric Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and accept the TDCS procedure
- Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
- Parent or guardian consent obtained
You will not qualify if you...
- Orthopedic deformities or history of surgery or neurolytic block within the past 12 months
- Diagnosis of epilepsy or convulsive crises in the past 2 years, presence of metal implants in the skull, or use of hearing aids
- Previous participation in a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) study within the past 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive either transcranial direct current stimulation combined with a traditional physical therapy program or the physical therapy program alone to improve balance and reduce risk of falling.
Weekly visits for up to 8 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cairo University
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 3753450
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Research Team
A
Ahmed fathy Awad, Master degree
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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