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New treatment option for Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic
Official title tSCS in Children and Young People With HCP
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07247812
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This work will examine if a technique called Transcutaneous Spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), when used with concurrent specific arm and hand exercises, helps improve arm and hand movements in CYP with HCP. Does Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS), when combined with specific arm and hand exercises, improve upper limb function in children and young people (CYP) with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP)?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 21
You may be able to join if
- Age and Gender: Boys and girls aged 12 to 21 years.
- Diagnosis: Are diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP).
- Hand Function: Are experiencing difficulties with hand functions in daily activities.
- Medical Stability: Have stable medical conditions without cardiopulmonary disease or seizures.
- Motor Capability: Are capable of performing simple motor tasks such as reaching, touching, or grasping objects.
You likely can't join if
- Other Neurological Conditions: Have neurological diseases other than cerebral palsy.
- Blood Pressure: Have uncontrolled or high blood pressure.
- Recent Surgeries: Have recently undergone significant surgeries (neurological, cardiac, respiratory, or metabolic) without sufficient recovery time.
- Severe Diseases: Have cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases.
- Medical Complications: Have ongoing medical complications such as unhealed fractures, contractures, or active infections or cancer.
- Protocol Compliance: Are unable to follow study protocols safely.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age and Gender: Boys and girls aged 12 to 21 years.
- Diagnosis: Are diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP).
- Hand Function: Are experiencing difficulties with hand functions in daily activities.
- Medical Stability: Have stable medical conditions without cardiopulmonary disease or seizures.
- Motor Capability: Are capable of performing simple motor tasks such as reaching, touching, or grasping objects.
- Availability: Are able to attend two sessions
- Consent informed: Are able to provide informed consent (or if under 16, will need to have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to provide consent on their behalf).
- Language: Are able to speak English (and if under 16, their parent or legal guardian must also be able to speak English)
- Other Neurological Conditions: Have neurological diseases other than cerebral palsy.
- Blood Pressure: Have uncontrolled or high blood pressure.
- Recent Surgeries: Have recently undergone significant surgeries (neurological, cardiac, respiratory, or metabolic) without sufficient recovery time.
- Severe Diseases: Have cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases.
- Medical Complications: Have ongoing medical complications such as unhealed fractures, contractures, or active infections or cancer.
- Protocol Compliance: Are unable to follow study protocols safely.
- Epilepsy History: Have a personal or family history of epilepsy.
- Recent Injections: Have had botulinum toxin injections within the past six months.
- Implanted Devices: Have implanted devices like pacemakers or baclofen pumps.
- Exclusion of Participants with Recent Research Involvement: Participants who have taken part in any clinical research study within the last 3 months will be excluded.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 21 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leeds, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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