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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Risk of Falling in Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic Children
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-02-11
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study was to determine: * If there is an effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in improvement the functional balance in CP spastic hemiplegic children. * If there are any changes in risk of falling in CP spastic hemiplegic children or not.
CONDITIONS
Official 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
- Able to walk without assistance for at least 12 months before the study, with or without a gait-assistance device
- Able to perform Pediatric Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test and accept the TDCS procedure
- Able 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 in the past 12 months
- Diagnosis of epilepsy or convulsive seizures in the past 2 years, with or without medication
- Presence of metal implants in the skull or use of hearing aids
- Participation in a TDCS study within the past 6 months
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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
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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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