NCT01817179

Functional Electrical Stimulation for Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Neuroprosthesis in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 12 (actual)
• Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how a functional electrical stimulation (FES) device worn on the lower leg effects how children (ages 6-17 years) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy walk and perform other functional activities. The investigators expect to find that wearing the functional electrical stimulation device will improve walking and other functional activities of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be trained in use of the device and will be required to wear it daily for 3 months. Each participant will be evaluated before beginning the intervention and after completing the intervention. This study will provide important information regarding the benefits of this treatment intervention in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Conditions

• Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	FES neuroprosthesis to dorsiflexors on affected leg

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-03-01
• Primary completion: 2014-12-01
• Completion: 2014-12-01
• First posted: 2013-03-22
• Last updated: 2015-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States