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Functional Electrical Stimulation for Cerebral Palsy

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Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up six months post-intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to improve motor skills and function in children with cerebral palsy by using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). FES has been proven effective in adults with neurological conditions like stroke and spinal

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pediatric physical and occupational therapists who are looking to improve their knowledge, confidence, and use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in treating children with Cerebral Palsy. There's no specific mention of inclusion or exclusion criteria for participants.
What is being tested?
The study is testing an online course and toolkit designed as an implementation intervention to help therapists incorporate FES into their practice. The goal is to see if this training can overcome barriers like lack of knowledge and access to equipment.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the trial involves educational materials rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects related to drugs or medical procedures. Indirect effects may include changes in therapy practices.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~six months post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and six months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Semi-structured Interview

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Implementation InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,527 Previous Clinical Trials
503,528 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
10 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
~10 spots leftby May 2025
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