tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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
Locations
United States
New York
Burke Medical Research Institute
RECRUITING
White Plains
Contact Information
Primary
Kathleen M Friel, PhD
kaf3001@med.cornell.edu
914-368-3116
Time Frame
Start Date: 2019-12-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-08-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Experimental: Active tDCS + bimanual training
In this arm, participants will engage in 120 min of bimanual training. Bimanual training involves using both hands to play with toys and games during the study. During the first 20 min of bimanual training, participants will receive active tDCS via sponges over the scalp.
Experimental: Sham tDCS + bimanual training
In this arm, participants will engage in 120 min of bimanual training. Bimanual training involves using both hands to play with toys and games during the study. During the first 20 min of bimanual training, participants will wear the tDCS device that is worn by the active tDCS group, but in the sham group, participants will not receive stimulation during this 20 min period.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Minnesota
Leads: Burke Medical Research Institute