Ultrasound study of muscle in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at muscle shape and function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to see how these muscle features relate to movement abilities, which could help guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy
- You are between 4 and 18 years old
- You can walk with or without help, or use a wheelchair but can move on your own
- You have some hand use, even if limited
- You have not had Botox injections in the leg or arm muscles being studied in the last 6 months
- You are not currently taking oral or pump medicines for muscle tightness
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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