Brain plasticity study after rhizotomy surgery for spastic diplegia

This study looks at how the brain and spinal cord connect in children with spasticity (muscle stiffness). It will help doctors understand more about this condition by studying patients who are already scheduled for surgery to reduce stiffness.

This trial tests a surgical procedure called selective dorsal rhizotomy to reduce severe muscle stiffness (spasticity) that develops after head or spinal cord injuries. The surgery may offer a safer, more affordable alternative to an implanted pump that delivers medication into the spine.

This study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—can improve movement and function in children and teens with cerebral palsy. Researchers will also measure brain activity changes using EEG to understand how the treatment works.

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) with physical therapy can help improve leg movement and reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this combination works better than therapy alone.

This study looks at children and teens with cerebral palsy who had selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery to see how they are doing months to years later. It helps doctors understand the long-term benefits and risks.

This study uses special MRI pictures to better plan epilepsy surgery and help lower the chance of new brain problems after surgery. It includes children and teens with drug-resistant focal epilepsy who are having a two-stage surgery with brain surface electrodes.