Electrical Stimulation to Improve Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a type of electrical stimulation applied to leg muscles can help children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and quality of life. The stimulation is designed to work with how the muscles naturally move.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 10 years old
- Child has cerebral palsy affecting one side of the body (hemiparesis) with mild to moderate muscle stiffness in the legs
- Child can walk independently or with minimal support and can understand and follow instructions
- Child has not received Botox injections in the calf muscles within the past 6 months
- Child does not have fixed muscle contractures (permanent shortening of muscles) or other bone/joint problems
- Child does not have vision, hearing, balance, sensation problems, or cerebellar disease that would affect balance
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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