tDCS + CIMT for Cerebral Palsy

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Led By Yanlong Song, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

5-17 years of age, including 5-year-old and 17-year-old

Formal diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Must not have

Less than five years of age and older than 17 years of age

Brain surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, genetic disorders, other neurological disorders or injuries

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up with the first day of the intervention defined as day 1, this measure will be assessed in one of the three days before day 1, on day 15 or day 16 or day 17, and on day 181 or day 182 or day 183.

Summary

This trial aims to test if using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in children with HCP. They also

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP), a condition affecting one side of the body. Participants should be able to follow instructions and attend multiple therapy sessions. Children with metal in their head, skin conditions on the scalp, seizures, or those who can't tolerate having their stronger arm restrained are excluded.

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether tDCS (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) can improve how well constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) works for improving motor skills in kids with HCP. Some will receive real tDCS while others get a sham treatment as part of the research design.

What are the potential side effects?

tDCS may cause mild discomfort, itching, tingling or a burning sensation on the scalp during application. There's also a small risk of fatigue or headache after treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 5 and 17 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

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I have movement and feeling issues in one arm and hand.

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I can undergo study procedures by myself.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am older than 17 and younger than 5 years old.

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I have had brain or nerve surgery, or I have a genetic or other neurological disorder.

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I am unable to understand or follow study instructions.

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I am not taking any psychoactive or muscle relaxant medications during the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ with the first day of the intervention defined as day 1, this measure will be assessed in one of the three days before day 1, on day 15 or day 16 or day 17, and on day 181 or day 182 or day 183.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~with the first day of the intervention defined as day 1, this measure will be assessed in one of the three days before day 1, on day 15 or day 16 or day 17, and on day 181 or day 182 or day 183.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and with the first day of the intervention defined as day 1, this measure will be assessed in one of the three days before day 1, on day 15 or day 16 or day 17, and on day 181 or day 182 or day 183. for reporting.