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tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

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Trial Parameters

Condition Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor Burke Medical Research Institute
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 80
Sex ALL
Min Age 6 Years
Max Age 18 Years
Start Date 2019-12-01
Completion 2025-06-30
Interventions
active transcranial direct current stimulationbimanual training

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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

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