Stimulant medication for improving movement in children with cerebral palsy
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a central nervous system stimulant (a type of medication that activates the brain) can improve physical function in children with cerebral palsy who are able to walk. It aims to see if adding this medication to regular physical therapy helps with movement and daily activities.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with spastic diplegic or quadriplegic cerebral palsy by a doctor
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child can walk independently (with or without help) — GMFCS level I or II
- Your child has been receiving physical therapy for at least 3 months
- Your child has not had a seizure in the past 6 months, is not diagnosed with ADHD, has not had surgery in the past 6 months, does not have stiff leg joints, and does not take spasticity medications like Baclofen
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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