Could a spinal implant loosen stiff muscles in cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT02199015

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Juan Carlos M. Andreani MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a surgically implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord can reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness) in adults with cerebral palsy. Forty participants aged 16 and older with stable, one-sided motor disability will receive the implant. Researchers will measure changes in muscle tone and daily living skills over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: implanted spinal cord stimulator (electrical device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to manage severe muscle stiffness and improve independence in people with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The device requires surgery, which carries risks like infection or nerve damage. It may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Dysarthria Muscle Spasticity spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY SPASTICITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Klinikummagdeburg

Magdeburg, 399130, Germany
Provincial Program of Neuromodulation

La Plata, Buenos Aires, 1045, Argentina

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