Movement therapy for children with spastic diplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a movement therapy called Dynamic Movement Intervention to help children with spastic diplegia (a type of cerebral palsy) improve their walking and balance. It may be a good fit if your child is between 4 and 7, can walk short distances, and has mild muscle tightness.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 7 years old.
- Can walk a short distance alone and climb stairs holding a rail.
- Able to follow simple instructions and understand directions.
- Medically stable overall.
- Mild muscle tightness (spasticity level 1 or 1+).
- No recent leg surgery, Botox, or problems with vision, hearing, or seizures.
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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