Combined Functional Electrical Stimulation & Robotic Gait Training for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Last updated: August 31, 2016
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cerebral Palsy

Cataplexy

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01657994
R-796-10
  • Ages 5-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the usefulness of a physical therapy treatment that combines robot-assisted walking with electrical impulses that help to make muscles contract. This treatment is intended for children with cerebral palsy. Up to eleven children with cerebral palsy will receive up to 18 treatments and will have several evaluations before and after treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • GMFCS II, III, or IV cerebral palsy

  • 5-12 years of age

  • meet safety criteria for robotic gait training (<300 lbs, intact skin, femoral length 21-47 cm, ability to follow simple instructions)

  • meet safety criteria for functional electrical stimulation (voluntary hip and kneemuscle contraction, intact skin)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • planned major intervention during study period

  • contractures that interfere with upright stance

  • history of non-traumatic long bone fracture or clinically significant osteoporosis

  • significant concurrent illness

  • significant condition not typically associated with cerebral palsy

Study Design

Total Participants: 6
Study Start date:
May 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2013

Connect with a study center

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
    United States

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