Taping techniques for balance in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two different taping methods to see which one helps improve balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with walking and moving more safely.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a diagnosis of bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (stiffness on both sides of the body).
- Your child should be between 4 and 15 years old.
- Your child must be able to communicate needs most of the time (even if using a device or simple words).
- Your child must be able to walk (with or without a walker, crutches, or help from someone).
- Your child must not have had leg surgery, muscle surgery, or spine surgery in the last 6 months.
- Your child must not have received treatments like Botox or baclofen for spasticity in the last 6 months, and must not be allergic to kinesiology tape.
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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