Shock therapy? electrical zaps may help kids with cerebral palsy walk better
NCT ID NCT07599267
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special type of electrical stimulation, called reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation, can improve balance and quality of life in children aged 6 to 10 with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. The 32 participants will receive either the electrical stimulation plus physical therapy or physical therapy alone. The goal is to see if the added stimulation helps them maintain posture and feel better in daily activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and daily life for children with hemiparesis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 children. The results may not apply to all kids, and the therapy may not provide lasting benefits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age range from 6 to10 years . * spasticity level 1 , 1+ in lower limb muscles according to Modified Ashworth Scale. * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1. * Able to follow instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Affections of musculoskeletal system including fixed contractures. * Visual , auditory , vestibular ,sensory disorders or cerebellar disease . * Botox injection in the last 6 months in gastrocnemius
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