To determine the combined effects of trans-cranial direct current stimulation and mirror therapy on neuromuscular development and mental health in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy.; Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy; G80.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20231227060542N1
• Lead Sponsor: nil

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 105

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed patients of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy via physical examination aged from 3-7 years from both genders
, Level-I and II patients on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) who can walk with or without assistance, respectively
, Tone less than or equal to 2 on the modified Ashworth scale
Having good understanding for the commands

Exclusion Criteria

Athetoid cerebral palsy, ataxic an mixed variety will be excluded•
Monoplegia, diplegic hemiplegic cerebral palsy patients will be excluded•
History of any neurosurgery or neurolytic block (botulinum toxin and phenol) in the previous 6 months or any cancerous history or orthopedic deformity
Any integumentary condition, seizure history or metal implant especially in the skull or use of hearing aids

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Motor development, Motor control, muscle performance, anthropometry, mental health. Timepoint: Before treatment, after two weeks and after 10 weeks. Method of measurement: Shoaib motor development tool, Fugal Mayer, isokinetic Dynamometer, Tape, stadiometer and weight machine, SDQ questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life. Timepoint: before treatment, after 6months. Method of measurement: SF-36.