Brain stimulation with virtual reality for balance in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation combined with virtual reality exercises to see if it can improve balance and thinking skills in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to help with everyday movement and cognitive function.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 16 years old and has been diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Your child has mild to moderate stiffness in at least one major leg muscle, like the calf, hamstring, or inner thigh.
- Your child can understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
- A parent or guardian must give permission for the child to take part, and the child must also agree.
- Your child cannot have a history of seizures, implanted devices (like a pacemaker), or skin problems on the head where electrodes will be placed.
- Your child cannot be taking certain muscle-relaxant medications or have had botox injections in the last 3 months.
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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