NCT04078321

Evaluation of Multifocal Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Self-treatment Among Children With Cerebral Palsy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 8 (actual)
• Sponsor: Sormland County Council, Sweden · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 4 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The main purpose with this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a garment with integrated electrodes for multifocal transcutaneous electrical stimulation intended for treatment of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

Detailed description

The effect and use of the garment will be evaluated in single - case studies using ABAB design.

Conditions

• Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Mollii ®	The garment claims to have a 48 hours lasting effect of an hour of treatment. The garment should be worn for at least 1 hour every other day. All participants receive individually tailored garments and individually tailored appropriate training towards specific goals set in connection to study start. The garment is used in the home environment and the family is responsible for documentation of use in a diary. Measurements is performed following an ABAB design for four weeks. Measurement performed at 12 occasions during the four weeks are; spasticity, physical function, pain, sleep and adherence. Standardized protocols for the intervention are provided to involved physical therapists.

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-05-01
• Primary completion: 2021-08-01
• Completion: 2021-09-01
• First posted: 2019-09-06
• Last updated: 2022-10-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Sweden