tDCS and Bimanual Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebral Palsy focused on measuring pediatric, children, non-invasive brain stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, bimanual training, hand training
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of congenital hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- Ability to lift and grasp light objects with affected hand
- Ability to extend wrist of affected hand 15 degrees
- Ability to follow instructions and provide informed assent
- Parent(s) able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizures after age 2 years
- Spasticity medication within 6 months before study
- Selective dorsal rhizotomy
- Surgery in affected upper extremity within year before study
Sites / Locations
- Burke Medical Research InstituteRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Active tDCS + bimanual training
Sham tDCS + bimanual training
In this arm, participants will engage in 120 min of bimanual training. Bimanual training involves using both hands to play with toys and games during the study. During the first 20 min of bimanual training, participants will receive active tDCS via sponges over the scalp.
In this arm, participants will engage in 120 min of bimanual training. Bimanual training involves using both hands to play with toys and games during the study. During the first 20 min of bimanual training, participants will wear the tDCS device that is worn by the active tDCS group, but in the sham group, participants will not receive stimulation during this 20 min period.