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tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Led by Burke Medical Research Institute · Updated on 2024-07-16
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
300 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Burke Medical Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Minnesota
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with bimanual training on hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). Children who enroll in the protocol will be randomized to receive either sham (not stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training, or active (stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of congenital hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- Ability to lift and grasp light objects with affected hand
- Ability to extend wrist of affected hand 15 degrees
- Ability to follow instructions and provide informed assent
- Parent(s) able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Seizures after age 2 years
- Spasticity medication within 6 months before study
- Selective dorsal rhizotomy
- Surgery in affected upper extremity within year before study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Burke Medical Research Institute
White Plains, New York, United States, 10605
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kathleen M Friel, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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