Zap to grab: can mild electricity help kids with stroke reach and play?

NCT ID NCT02975180

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a treatment called functional electrical stimulation (FES) in 11 children aged 3-6 who had a stroke around birth and have trouble using one arm. FES uses small electrical currents to make weak muscles move, helping kids practice reaching and grasping. Researchers compared FES to standard arm therapy to see if it improves arm function and daily activities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3V9, Canada