Active clinical trials for "Cerebral Palsy"

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.

The overall goal of this project is to increase independent mobility in populations with complex movement disorders, such as severe cerebral palsy, by adapting The Wheelchair Skills Training Program (WSTP) to the needs and capabilities of this population. The primary objective is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an adapted Wheelchair Skills Training Program tailored for children with complex movement disorders and its impact on wheelchair mobility skills. Secondary objectives are to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an adapted Wheelchair Skills Training Program tailored for children with complex movement disorders, and its impact on stress, fatigue, and symptoms of the movement disorder, and to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an adapted Wheelchair Skills Training Program tailored for children with complex movement disorders, and its impact on participation. The investigators hypothesize an improvement in wheelchair skill capacity and performance post-intervention compared to pre-intervention. In addition, the investigators hypothesize that the levels of stress and fatigue are in the general low to moderate throughout the training sessions. However, the investigators also expect that higher levels of (perceived) stress and fatigue negatively impact task performance and provoke the symptoms of the movement disorder. The investigators hypothesize that participation will improve post-intervention compared to pre-intervention.

The purpose of this study is to test tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation), a type of non-invasive brain stimulation, to determine whether it can improve motor function in children with perinatal stroke and hemiparesis. Children 6-18 years with imaging-confirmed perinatal stroke and functional motor impairment will be recruited. Children will be randomized (1:1) to receive sham or tDCS (20 minutes daily) during daily intensive, goal-directed motor learning therapy (90 minutes). Motor outcomes will be repeated at baseline, 1 week, and 2 months. Aim 1: Establish the ability of tDCS to safely enhance motor learning in children with perinatal stroke. Hypothesis 1: tDCS is safe and well tolerated in children. Hypothesis 2: Contralesional, cathodal tDCS increases motor functional gains measured by AHA at 2 months in children with perinatal stroke.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of Botulinum toxin type A into muscles of one or both arms alone or in combination with injections into one or both legs are effective and safe in treating children/adolescents (age 2-17 years) with increased muscle tension/uncontrollable muscle stiffness (spasticity) due to cerebral palsy.

In this study, the investigators aim to assess the clinical and neurophysiological effects of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique - transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)- on cortical plasticity and motor learning in children with cerebral palsy. Investigators will use different assessment techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and kinematics (sensors) to measure changes through the trial.

This open-label study aims to analyze cytokines related to clinical outcomes of allogeneic umbilical cord blood therapy for children with cerebral palsy.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of Botulinum toxin type A into muscles of the leg(s) or of leg(s) and one arm are safe in treating children/adolescents (age 2-17 years) long-term with increased muscle tension/uncontrollable muscle stiffness (spasticity) due to cerebral palsy.

A study to assess the effects of Sativex treatment on spasticity in a population of children and adolescents aged from 8 to 18 years with cerebral palsy or traumatic central nervous system injury. Efficacy (ability to improve symptoms), safety and tolerability will be monitored.

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) in pediatric patients with upper limb spasticity.

This is an intervention study including a baseline data collection, 6 weeks of robot-assisted training targeting hand dexterity, and a post-intervention data collection. The study will be conducted in the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a robot-assisted training on hand dexterity and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, the investigators will study the relationship between muscle synergies and the outcomes of robot-assisted training.