Electrical stimulation and motion games for hand function in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining electrical stimulation (a gentle muscle zapping) with fun hand exercises using a motion-sensor game can improve hand and wrist movement in children with cerebral palsy. It is designed for children who can move their arms and hands with some difficulty but are not too severely limited.
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Who can take part
- Your child has spastic cerebral palsy (tight muscles) on one or both sides of their body.
- The wrist or fingers are affected by the condition.
- Ages 6 to 15 years old.
- No Botox injections or arm/hand surgery in the past 6 months.
- Can follow simple verbal 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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