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Robotic Exoskeleton Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Study Summary
This trial will compare the effects of traditional physical therapy versus a robotic exoskeleton on sensorimotor cortical activity, brain/spinal cord MRI imaging, neurophysiological tests, and mobility clinical tests in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.
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- You don't have any metal in your body that would prevent you from having an MRI.I have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.You do not have conditions like autism, Down Syndrome, or ADHD.I haven't had any bone surgery in the past 6 months.You do not have any known atypical brain development, such as autism, Down syndrome, or ADHD.
- Group 1: Cerebral Palsy Youth/Young Adults Physical Therapy
- Group 2: Cerebral Palsy Youth/Young Adults Robotic Exoskeleton
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this research only accept participants who are of legal age?
"In keeping with the trial's eligibility requirements, potential enrollees must be between 14 and 30 years of age."
How many participants are eligible to join this medical experiment?
"Affirmative. Per the clinicaltrials.gov database, this study is currently in search of 64 patients to be enrolled at one trial site. It was originally posted on December 2nd 2021, with its latest edit being made that same day."
Are there any vacancies remaining in this research endeavor?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this trial is actively recruiting study participants and has been since December 2nd 2021 when it was first posted and last updated."
Is participation in this research still open to the public?
"This research is open to 64 individuals with cerebral palsy aged between 14 and 30, provided that they have no signs of atypical neurological development (e.g autism, Down syndrome, ADHD etc.)."
What is the ultimate goal of this research endeavor?
"This medical trial aims to observe changes in the Hoffmann Reflex over approximately 8 weeks. Secondary objectives of this study include assessing cognitive alterations via physical therapy with usage of the Stroop Test (which evaluates a subject's ability to inhibit cognitive interference while processing stimuli), D2 - Attention Exam (evaluating selective and sustained attention plus visual scanning speed) and Wide Range Assessment of Memory & Learning."
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- Boys Town National Research Hospital: < 48 hours
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- < 2 Days
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