Brain stimulation to improve movement in children with cerebral palsy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cerebral palsy; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN74235136
• Lead Sponsor: Oxford Brookes University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-12-22
• Last Update Posted: 25 July 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
2. Ages 10-16
3. Gross motor function classification score I-III
4. Manual ability classification score I-III
5. Upper and/or lower limb impairment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Contraindications to TDCS (e.g. pacemakers, metallic implants in the head or neck, pregnancy, seizures within the past 2 years)
2. Inability to understand instructions and actively participate in the motor training

Additional exclusion criteria apply for the optional MRI substudy, such as the presence of non MR-compatible metallic implants. Participants who are excluded from MRI will still be able to undergo all other aspects of the trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Hand function measured as performance time for the Jebsen Taylor hand test at baseline and 1 week post-intervention<br>2. Performance time for the instrumented Timed Up and Go test at baseline and 1 week post-intervention