Brain stimulation and virtual reality for walking in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses a gentle electrical current on the scalp (called transcranial direct current stimulation) along with virtual reality exercises to help improve walking and self-esteem in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy (specifically spastic diplegia).
- You are between 8 and 16 years old.
- You can walk with or without support (GMFCS levels I-III).
- You have mild to moderate stiffness in your leg muscles, like calf or thigh muscles.
- You can understand and follow simple instructions.
- A parent or guardian must agree, and you must agree too.
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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