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tDCS and Bi-manual Training in Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) is the most common subtype of cerebral palsy and significantly limits upper limb function. Traditional therapies such as constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and bimanual intensive training offer limited benefits. Pharmacologic treatments often produce behavioral side effects and do not address underlying neuro-plastic deficits. There is an unmet need for safe, effective, non-invasive interventions targeting motor recovery through cortical modulation.
Official title: AI-Assisted Anodal tDCS Combined With Bimanual Motor Training in Children With Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Feasibility Study at Riphah Hospital
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-04-30
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Anodal tDCS
Anodal tDCS will be applied to the affected motor cortex area for 20 minutes along with the bimanual motor training. The intervention will be applied for 5 days in 1-2 weeks.
Sham tDCS
Sham tDCS will be applied to the affected motor cortex for 20 minutes along with the bimanual motor training. The intervention will be applied for 5 days in 1-2 weeks.
Locations (1)
Pakistan Railway Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan