Electrical stimulation and mirror therapy for arm function in children with hemiplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining electrical stimulation with mirror therapy can improve arm movement and quality of life in children with hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body). It may help your child use their arm better in daily activities.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 10 years old.
- Your child has spasticity (muscle tightness) rated as 1+ or 2 on a standard scale.
- Your child can follow simple instructions.
- Your child does not have loss of feeling in the arm, vision problems, or fixed joint deformities.
- Your child has not had seizures or surgery on the arm.
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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