Focused ultrasound for movement problems in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help reduce uncontrolled movements in children and young adults with cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. It may offer an option for those whose current medications aren't working well enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 8 to 22 years old
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy from low oxygen at birth, causing muscle tightness or jerky movements
- Medications for movement problems have not helped enough
- Your doctor has already decided that either deep brain stimulation or a pallidotomy is a treatment option for you
- You choose to have a pallidotomy (instead of deep brain stimulation) and agree to join the study
- No major brain abnormalities or other serious neurological conditions
- No other implanted devices like pacemakers or cochlear implants
- No current use of blood thinners that cannot be stopped temporarily
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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