Electric stimulation and core exercises for children with spastic diplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining functional electrical stimulation (a gentle electric current that helps muscles move) with core strengthening exercises can improve walking and posture in young children with spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy. It aims to reduce stiffness and improve balance.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 6 years old.
- Your child has mild spasticity (rated 1 or 1+ on the modified Ashworth scale).
- Your child can walk with some limitations (classified as level I or II on the gross motor function classification system).
- Your child's pelvic tilt angle is greater than 7.6 degrees (measured by a doctor).
- Your child has not had Botox injections or orthopedic surgery in the past 6 months, and has no fixed joint deformities, vision/hearing issues, or epilepsy.
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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