Electrical Stimulation and Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining electrical muscle stimulation (FES) with physical therapy helps improve movement and walking in people with cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this combination treatment works better than standard therapy alone.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- Your mobility level is GMFCS 1–3 (you can walk with or without help, but not entirely dependent on a wheelchair)
- You can understand and follow simple spoken instructions
- You can follow directions during physical therapy sessions
- You do not have severe cognitive impairment (severe trouble thinking, remembering, or communicating)
- Your seizures are controlled by medication (not having frequent, uncontrolled seizures)
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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