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tSCS in Children and Young People With HCP
Led by University of Leeds · Updated on 2026-05-06
18
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
22 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This work will examine if a technique called Transcutaneous Spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), when used with concurrent specific arm and hand exercises, helps improve arm and hand movements in CYP with HCP. Does Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS), when combined with specific arm and hand exercises, improve upper limb function in children and young people (CYP) with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP)? -To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS) combined with targeted arm and hand exercises in improving the upper limb function in children and young people with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
tSCS in Children and Young People With HCP
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Boys and girls aged 12 to 21 years
- Diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP)
- Experiencing difficulties with hand functions in daily activities
- Medically stable without cardiopulmonary disease or seizures
- Able to perform simple motor tasks like reaching, touching, or grasping objects
- Able to attend two sessions
- Able to provide informed consent, or have a parent/legal guardian provide consent if under 16
- Able to speak English, or have a parent/legal guardian who can speak English if under 16
You will not qualify if you...
- Have neurological diseases other than cerebral palsy
- Have uncontrolled or high blood pressure
- Have had recent significant surgeries without sufficient recovery time
- Have cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases
- Have ongoing medical complications such as unhealed fractures, contractures, active infections, or cancer
- Unable to follow study protocols safely
- Have a personal or family history of epilepsy
- Have had botulinum toxin injections within the past six months
- Have implanted devices like pacemakers or baclofen pumps
- Have participated in any clinical research study within the last 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Research Team
O
Omar NAHHAS, PhD Candidate
CONTACT
S
Sarah Astill, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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