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The Effects Of Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation On Upper Extremity Function In Children And Young People With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
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Age: 12 Years - 21 Years
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The Effects of Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Children and Young People With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Led by: University of Leeds
Updated on: 2026-05-06
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What This Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate if Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS), combined with specific arm and hand exercises, can improve upper limb function in children and young people aged 12 to 21 years with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP). HCP causes paralysis on one side of the body, affecting arm and hand movements, which can limit daily activities and independence. The study will test whether this electrical stimulation technique helps enhance arm and hand movements in this population. Participants will attend two sessions, each lasting about 60 to 90 minutes. One session includes tSCS delivered through sticky pads on the skin combined with a 30-minute upper limb task training (ULTT), while the other session involves ULTT alone without stimulation. The order of these sessions is randomized. tSCS uses a device called Digimer DS8R to deliver mild electrical currents aimed at stimulating nerves to improve muscle signals. During the sessions, researchers will assess hand strength, hand function, muscle activity, muscle stiffness, heart rate, and blood pressure before and after the treatments. Participants will also complete questionnaires about their experience with the stimulation. The study monitors any skin reactions at the stimulation site and evaluates safety aspects. Total participation involves attending the two sessions and undergoing these assessments to measure the effects of the interventions.
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Brief Title
tSCS in Children and Young People With HCP
Who Can Participate
Age: 12 Years - 21 Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Boys and girls aged 12 to 21 years
- Diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP)
- Experiencing difficulties with hand functions in daily activities
- Medically stable without cardiopulmonary disease or seizures
- Capable of performing simple motor tasks such as reaching, touching, or grasping objects
- Able to attend two sessions
- Able to provide informed consent or have a parent/legal guardian provide consent if under 16
- Able to speak English (and if under 16, their parent or guardian must also speak English)
You will not qualify if you...
- Having neurological diseases other than cerebral palsy
- Uncontrolled or high blood pressure
- Recent significant surgeries (neurological, cardiac, respiratory, or metabolic) without sufficient recovery
- Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases
- Ongoing medical complications such as unhealed fractures, contractures, active infections, or cancer
- Unable to follow study protocols safely
- Personal or family history of epilepsy
- Botulinum toxin injections within the past six months
- Having implanted devices like pacemakers or baclofen pumps
- Participation in any clinical research study within the last 3 months
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 2 sessions, each lasting approximately 60 to 90 minutes
Participants attend two sessions involving Upper Limb Task Training (ULTT). One session includes simultaneous transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) with ULTT, and the other session involves ULTT only without stimulation. The order of sessions is randomized.
2 visits (in-person)
Research Team
Omar NAHHAS, PhD Candidate
Sarah Astill, PhD
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