tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 6 - 17 |
| Updated: | 3/20/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2021 |
| Contact: | Kathleen M Friel, PhD |
| Email: | kaf3001@med.cornell.edu |
| Phone: | 914-368-3116 |
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation
combined with bimanual training on hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral
palsy (USCP). Children who enroll in the protocol will be randomized to receive either sham
(not stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training, or active (stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual
training.
combined with bimanual training on hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral
palsy (USCP). Children who enroll in the protocol will be randomized to receive either sham
(not stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training, or active (stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual
training.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of congenital hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- Ability to lift and grasp light objects with affected hand
- Ability to extend wrist of affected hand 15 degrees
- Ability to follow instructions and provide informed assent
- Parent(s) able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizures after age 2 years
- Spasticity medication within 6 months before study
- Selective dorsal rhizotomy
- Surgery in affected upper extremity within year before study
We found this trial at
1
site
White Plains, New York 10605
Principal Investigator: Kathleen M Friel, PhD
Phone: 914-368-3116
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