Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
tSCS in Children and Young People With HCP
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 12 – 21
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 18 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for boys and girls aged 12 to 21 who have Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy and have difficulty using their hands. Participants will try a treatment called Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation along with specific arm and hand exercises to see if it helps improve their arm and hand movements.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 12 and 21 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.
- I have trouble using my hands in daily activities.
- I have stable medical conditions.
- I can perform simple tasks like reaching or grasping objects.
- I can attend two sessions for this trial.
- I can provide my own consent or my parent or guardian can consent for me.
- I can speak English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have another neurological disease besides cerebral palsy.
- I have high blood pressure that is not controlled.
- I have had major surgery recently without enough recovery time.
- I have heart or lung diseases.
- I have ongoing medical issues like unhealed fractures or infections.
- I can't follow the study procedures safely.
- I or someone in my family has a history of epilepsy.
- I have had botulinum toxin injections in the past six months.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 Pa…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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 cardiopulmona…
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