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Spinal reflex conditioning for Cerebral Palsy

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
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Effectiveness
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Safety
Burke Neurological Institute, White Plains, NYCerebral Palsy+1 MoreSpinal reflex conditioning - Behavioral
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test a possible treatment for spastic cerebral palsy that involves electric shocks to the soleus muscle.

Eligible Conditions
  • Spastic Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebral Palsy

Treatment Effectiveness

Effectiveness Progress

1 of 3

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Study Objectives

2 Primary · 27 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention

At the end of the intervention, we will count the number of sessions each participant completed
Attendance
Within one week before first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Soleus H-Reflex size
Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
10 meter walk test
6 minute walk test
Berg Balance Scale
Change in size of motor evoked potential in the brain
Fatigue Severity Scale
Fugl-Meyer
Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function
Manual Ability Classification System
Modified Ashworth Scale
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Anxiety question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Depression question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Fatigue question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) General Life Satisfaction question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) General Self Efficacy question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Meaning and Purpose question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Mobility question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Pain Interference question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Physical Function
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Conditions question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbances question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Social Isolation question bank
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMIS) Upper Extremity question bank
Range of motion
Sit fo Stand Test
Timed up and Go

Trial Safety

Safety Progress

1 of 3

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Trial Design

1 Treatment Group

Spinal reflex conditioning
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Experimental Treatment

5 Total Participants · 1 Treatment Group

Primary Treatment: Spinal reflex conditioning · No Placebo Group · N/A

Spinal reflex conditioning
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Spinal reflex conditioning · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention

Who is running the clinical trial?

Burke Medical Research InstituteLead Sponsor
20 Previous Clinical Trials
984 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
246 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Kathleen Friel, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorBurke Neurological Institute
3 Previous Clinical Trials
100 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 6 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You are able to walk a minimum of 10 meters with or without help from a walking aid.
References

Frequently Asked Questions

How many participants may join this medical venture?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov hosts information indicating that this clinical trial is recruiting participants, having been first posted on September 30th 2022 and most recently updated 24 days later. The recruitment call is for 5 patients at a single medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is it currently feasible for patients to enroll in this trial?

"Data on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this investigation is in the process of recruiting participants, with initial postings dating back to September 30th 2022 and subsequent amendments made as recently as October 24th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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