Calf muscle stiffness in adults with cerebral palsy
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at a type of muscle stiffness called spastic myopathy in adults with cerebral palsy. It tests whether a specific treatment or evaluation can help improve walking and calf muscle flexibility.
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Who can take part
- You have cerebral palsy that affects one side or both legs more than the arms.
- Your calf muscle is very tight (your doctor can measure this with a specific angle test).
- You can walk without shoes at a slow to moderate speed (between about 0.3 and 1.2 meters per second).
- You have not had Botox in your calf muscle in the last 3 months.
- You do not have any metal implants (like a pacemaker, neurostimulator, or metal heart valve) or a metal fragment in your eye.
- You are able to understand and follow the study instructions.
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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