Electrical stimulation for arm skills in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a special electrical stimulation therapy, used during specific tasks, can improve arm and hand control in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to help kids with moderate to severe motor challenges gain better use of their upper limbs.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 2 and 6 years old.
- Child has been diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
- Child has moderate spasticity (grades 1+ to 2 on the Modified Ashworth scale).
- Child is at levels III or IV on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), meaning they can sit but need support to stand or walk.
- Parent or legal guardian agrees to the child's participation.
- Child has not had any surgery on the arms or nervous system, and does not have fixed joint deformities or severe hearing/vision problems.
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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