Brain stimulation plus therapy for leg function in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) with physical therapy can help improve leg movement and reduce muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this combination works better than therapy alone.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Your child should be between 5 and 18 years old.
- They must be able to follow simple instructions and cooperate.
- Their walking ability should be at GMFCS level II or III (meaning they can walk with some help or a walker).
- They cannot have epilepsy, seizures, metal implants in the head or neck, or a cardiac pacemaker.
- No botulinum toxin (Botox) injections or leg surgeries in the past 6 months, and no prior selective dorsal rhizotomy.
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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