Understanding brain activity in children with one-sided cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works when children with cerebral palsy in one hand watch or perform goal-directed actions. It could help researchers design better therapies to improve hand function.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 5 and 15 years old.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of cerebral palsy affecting one side of your body.
- You must be able to use your affected hand to some degree (levels I to III on the Manual Ability Classification System, meaning you can grasp objects).
- You have not had hand surgery in the last year or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the last 6 months.
- You do not have severe learning or thinking difficulties that would prevent participating.
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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