Gentle zaps may ease stiff muscles in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07491341
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding mild, painless electrical stimulation to standard physical therapy could help children with spastic cerebral palsy. Eleven children aged 5 to 15 received 6 weeks of therapy alone, then another 6 weeks with the added stimulation. Researchers measured ankle movement and muscle stiffness to see if the combination worked better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sensory-level electrical stimulation (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve mobility and reduce stiffness in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 11 participants and no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable.
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Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, 34864, Turkey (Türkiye)