Brain zaps and treadmills: new hope for kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07342660
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested a new approach for children with cerebral palsy: combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with treadmill walking. Five children completed ten sessions, and researchers measured changes in walking speed, endurance, and motor skills. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and might improve movement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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5 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2020
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- 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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4 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of I-III * ability to walk independently for at least 10 meters * IQ greater than 70 Exclusion Criteria: * history of orthopedic surgery * history of neurolytic blocks, * history of Botox injections in the past six months * Presence of concurrent orthopedic impairments * Presence of epilepsy * Presence of intracranial metal implants
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Sharjah
Sharjah city, Emirate of Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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