Electrical stimulation to help children with cerebral palsy walk better
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether an electrical stimulator can improve walking in children with cerebral palsy. It will also include healthy adults as a comparison group.
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Who can take part
- You are a child aged 7 to 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (stiffness in both legs)
- You can walk, with or without a walker or crutches
- You have some ankle movement and can point your foot up at least to flat
- You and your parent or guardian are willing to travel to Omaha, Nebraska twice
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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