Gentle back zaps may help kids with cerebral palsy move easier
NCT ID NCT07516067
First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether a mild, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the back (transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation) can reduce spasticity—stiff, tight muscles—in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare spinal cord activity in 30 children with CP and typically developing kids. Participants will do movement exercises and receive gentle stimulation that feels like a light tap, while doctors measure changes in muscle stiffness and nerve signals.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to ease muscle stiffness and improve movement in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (30 participants) focused on measuring spinal cord activity, not yet proving long-term benefit. The stimulation may not reduce spasticity for all children.
Conditions
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