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The Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on fine manual control, coordination, grip strength and spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

The Effect of dual site transcranial direct current stimulation on fine manual control, coordination, grip strength and spasticity in children with cerebral palsy - A Randomized Controlled Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/045830
Enrollment
52
Registered
2022-09-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F82- Specific developmental disorder ofmotor function

Interventions

Intervention1: GROUP A - Transcranial direct current stimulation: Receive a total of transcranial direct current stimulation for (5 sessions/week for 2 weeks for 20 minutes) along with exercises for

Sponsors

KAHER institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy by Pediatrician within the age group of 2-12 years 2 BFMF level II, III, IV 3 Willing to participate and come for the treatment for 2 weeks. 4 Informed consents signed by parents

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Epilepsy or first degree relative with epilepsy 2 Metallic implants in the Skull 3 Use of botulinum toxin in past 6 months 4 Any Cardio Respiratory, Musculoskeletal surgeries in the past 12 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BOX AND BLOCK TESTTimepoint: Pre and post assessment will be taken. Pre assessment will be taken on day 1 and post on day 14

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
JAMAR DYNAMOMETER TARDIEU SCALETimepoint: Pre and post assessment will be taken. Pre assessment will be taken on day 1 and post on day 14

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vinuta Deshpande

KAHER institute of physiotherapy

vinuta.gangavatikar@gmail.com8754466612

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026