Spinal zap may loosen stiff muscles in cerebral palsy patients

NCT ID NCT02199015

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the spinal cord can reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness) in adults with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 40 participants aged 16 and older who have stable spastic cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this stimulation improves muscle tone and daily living activities.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Klinikummagdeburg

    Magdeburg, 399130, Germany

  • Provincial Program of Neuromodulation

    La Plata, Buenos Aires, 1045, Argentina

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