Power training for tight calf muscles in children with spastic paresis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific exercise program that strengthens leg muscle power can improve calf muscle length and strength in children with spastic paresis (stiffness from the brain or nerves). If it works, it may help children move more easily and build stronger calves.
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Who can take part
- Your child has spastic paresis and falls in Gross Motor Function Level I, II, or III
- Your child can lie on their stomach for at least 1 minute
- Your child can follow simple instructions from the study team
- Your child has not had a leg cast in the last 6 months
- Your child has not had botulinum toxin type A injections in the last 6 months
- Your child has not had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months
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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