Repetitive brain stimulation for spastic diplegia in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a noninvasive way to stimulate the brain with magnetic pulses) can reduce spasticity—tight, stiff muscles—in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. If you qualify, it may help improve muscle control and movement in the legs.
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Who can take part
- Be a child in primary school with a diagnosis of spastic diplegia cerebral palsy
- Have tight/stiff leg muscles (spasticity) in hip flexors, inner thigh (adductors), and shin lift (tibialis anterior) on both legs (score above 1 on the MAS scale)
- A parent or legal guardian must be able to sign informed consent
- You should not have severe intellectual disability
- You must not have epilepsy or any planned brain/leg treatment changes that make you unsafe for the study
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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