Suit therapy and dual task exercises for children with CP
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that combines wearing a special suit with doing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) to help children with diplegic cerebral palsy improve their gross motor skills and walking ability.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 6 and 12 years old.
- Child must have been diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy by a doctor.
- Child should have mild to moderate muscle stiffness (score of 1 to 2+ on the Modified Ashworth scale).
- Child must be able to sit on a chair with good balance, understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Child must not have any permanent joint or muscle tightening, severe vision or hearing problems, severe mental disability, recent seizures, or heart or bone problems that would interfere with therapy.
Quick eligibility check
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