Effects Obtained at Manual Function After Applying Anodic Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation… (NCT06438666) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects Obtained at Manual Function After Applying Anodic Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tCDS) in Children With Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Spain20 participantsStarted 2025-10-20
Plain-language summary
Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (SHCP) uses to limit the manual function. Using anodic transcranial direct current stimulation, it is possible to activate certain cerebral areas depending on where the electrodes are. This study will use this kind of stimulation on the contralateral primary motor cortex of the affected upper limb and analyze the effects.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children between 14-18 years old.
* Children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy diagnosis.
* Children with a cognitive level high enough to understand and to do the activities to value them.
* Children hemodynamically stable.
* Children forming part of levels II-IV of the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with defibrillator.
* Children with pacemaker.
* Children with cerebral stimulator.
* Children with intracranial metallic implants.
* Children with opened cranial after clambering.
* Children that receive another treatment (pharmacological or physiotherapical) that could interfere or disrupt the results.
* Another circumstance where the electrotherapy treatment is contraindicated.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Changes in the timing that children use to complete the 29 items of the Children's Hand-Use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ).
Timeframe: Baseline, after 4 days (after de foruth sessions planned) and 3 weeks later