Brain stimulation to reduce fall risk in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation (called tDCS) can help children with cerebral palsy (spastic hemiplegia) improve their balance and reduce falls. The goal is to see if it makes walking safer and easier.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be between 8 and 12 years old.
- They can walk with or without a walker or cane, but need some help (GMFCS level II or III).
- They must have been able to walk for at least 12 months before the study starts.
- They should not have had any seizures or epilepsy in the past 2 years.
- No metal implants in the skull or hearing aids, and no leg surgery or nerve blocks in the last year.
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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