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Dorsal Root Electrical Stimulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Martin Piazza
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether dorsal root electrical stimulation could reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Official title: Dorsal Root Electrical Stimulation to Suppress Spastic Muscle Activation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-07-16
Completion Date
2029-12-01
Last Updated
2026-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Constant Current Stimulator
The DS8R is an external isolated stimulator system used in human research (DS8R), delivers controlled electrical pulses with adjustable stimulation parameters.
Cadwell Guardian System
The Cadwell Guardian System is a clinical intraoperative system used to deliver stimulation in the dorsal root during SDR.
Locations (1)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States