Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Brief summary
Assessing the effects of noninvasive spinal cord neuromodulation on improving function in individuals with cerebral palsy
Interventions
Noninvasive spinal cord neuromodulator
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 1\) individuals above the age of 2 years of age and 2) diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The
Exclusion criteria
included 1) children with selective dorsal root rhizotomy, 2) intramuscular Botox injection in the preceding 12 months, 3) current antispastic medications 4) unhealed fractures or contractures that would prevent them from performing functional tasks and 5) tendon lengthening surgeries.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stepping overground or on a treadmill | 3 months |
| Gross Motor Functional Measure (GMFM) | 3 months |
Countries
United States