Electrical stimulation for arm function in kids with hemiparesis
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This study tests if gentle electrical stimulation of the skin on the weaker arm can improve hand function in children who have weakness on one side due to a brain injury before age 16. The results will help understand how the stimulation works and whether it can help with daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You have weakness on one side of your body (hemiparesis) caused by a brain injury that happened before you turned 16.
- You have had this weakness for more than 2 years and your hand function is stable (not changing).
- You are between 6 and 18 years old.
- If you are under 14, a parent must agree; if 14 or older, you can agree yourself.
- You have not had Botox injections in your weak arm in the last 6 months.
- You have not had hand surgery on your weak arm in the last 2 years.
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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