Stimulation and core exercises for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding electrical stimulation to core strengthening exercises helps improve walking and posture in children with spastic diplegia (a type of cerebral palsy). It is designed for children aged 4 to 6 with mild muscle stiffness who are already walking well.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be between 4 and 6 years old.
- Your child should have mild muscle stiffness (grade 1 or 1+ on the modified Ashworth scale).
- Your child should be able to walk with little or no help (GMFCS level I or II).
- Your child's pelvis should tilt more than 7.6 degrees when measured.
- Your child should not have had Botox injections or leg/spine surgery in the last 6 months.
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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