The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with bimanual training on hand function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). Children who enroll in the protocol will be randomized to receive either sham (not stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training, or active (stimulating) tDCS plus bimanual training.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
80
Participants will receive 20 min of tDCS over the scalp during the first 20 min of bimanual training.
Participants will engage in movements that use both hands, by playing with toys and games.
Burke Medical Research Institute
White Plains, New York, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Assisting Hand Assessment
Measure of how well the child uses both hands cooperatively for bimanual activities
Time frame: Day before intervention begins, compared to day after intervention ends (six days after intervention begins)
Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function
Measure of movement speed of affected hand
Time frame: Day before intervention begins, compared to day after intervention ends (six days after intervention begins)
Box and Blocks test
Measure of movement speed of affected hand
Time frame: Day before intervention begins, compared to day after intervention ends (six days after intervention begins)
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