Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke

This study looks at how well a special intensive therapy called ACQUIRE Therapy works for children with motor problems caused by conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or brain injury. The therapy involves many hours of play-based exercises each day, often with a cast or splint …

This study tests whether adding high-dose steroids to standard aspirin treatment helps children recover better from a stroke caused by inflamed brain arteries. About 70 children aged 6 months to 18 years will be randomly assigned to receive either steroids plus aspirin or aspirin…

This study tests a hand exercise program for children aged 7 to 12 who have had a stroke and have trouble using their arm or hand. The program involves many repetitions of strength and coordination exercises. The goal is to see if these exercises improve how well children can use…

This study tests whether adding a special stretching technique (PNF) to a standard therapy (modified CIMT) can better improve arm and hand function in children who have had a stroke. Twenty children aged 5 to 13 will be split into two groups: one gets CIMT alone, the other gets C…

This study tests whether brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can be used at home by children aged 5-18 with severe physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or brain injury. Families receive a BCI kit and participate in 12 virtual coaching sessions over 3-6 months. The goal is t…

This study uses special ultrasound techniques to look at blood flow and tissue stiffness in the brains of newborn babies. Researchers will scan about 100 infants who are less than 7 months old and being treated in the hospital for conditions like lack of oxygen or stroke. The goa…

This study is working to create better methods for evaluating how children with and without stroke or cerebral palsy use their arms and hands. Researchers will observe 80 children, including those with perinatal stroke and typically developing infants, using video and play-based …