Track muscle growth in young children with spastic cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how the muscles in the body grow in infants and young children with spastic cerebral palsy (a type of movement difference). It may help doctors better understand normal growth patterns and how care choices affect muscle development.
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Who can take part
- Your child has confirmed spastic cerebral palsy, or is at high risk for it
- Your child can fall in the mild-to-moderate mobility range (GMFCS levels I to III)
- Your child is able to walk (not considered non-ambulatory)
- Your child has not had botulinum toxin type-A injections in the last 6 months
- Your child has not had certain lower-limb surgeries in the last 2 years or any recent lower-limb muscle surgery
- Your child does not have ataxia or dystonia, and does not have severe medical or behavior problems that prevent cooperation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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