Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Risk of Falling in Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic Children
Cairo University
30 participants
Dec 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine: * If there is an effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in improvement the functional balance in CP spastic hemiplegic children. * If there are any changes in risk of falling in CP spastic hemiplegic children or not.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Age range between 8-12 years old.
- Classified on levels II and III of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) (Palisiano et al.,1997).
- the ability to walk without the assistance of another individual for at least 12 months prior to the onset of the study, regardless of whether a gait-assistance device was needed (GMFCS level III) or not (GMFCS level II).
- (Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test 'TUGT') and acceptance of the TDCS procedure.
- Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
- Parent or guardian consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria3
- Orthopedic deformities, a history of surgery or neurolytic block in the previous 12 months,
- Diagnosis of epilepsy or having experienced convulsive crises (whether treated with medication or not) in at least the two years prior to the onset of the study, metal implants in the skull, or the use of hearing aids.
- Previous participation in a tDCS study within the past 6 months.
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Interventions
Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) is a non-invasive, painless brain stimulation treatment that uses direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain.
selected traditional physical therapy program for improve balance and decrease risk of falling
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NCT06730763