Status:
UNKNOWN
Augmented Effects of Virtual-reality Cycling Training on Upper Limb Motor Functions by NIBS in Patients With CP
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-20 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disability. Weakness, spasticity, and loss of dexterity are the major problems in patients with CP. A novel virtual-reality cycling training (VCT...
Detailed Description
This study aims to investigate the augmented effects of VCT on neuromotor control and UE motor function by NIBS in patients with CP. We hypothesize that NIBS can augment the VCT effects on neuromotor ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of CP according to clinical criteria
- Age 5-20 years
- No use of botulinum toxin in the past 4 months
- No significant perceptual or communication disturbances
- No other peripheral or central nervous system dysfunction
- No active inflammatory or pathologic changes in upper limb joints during the previous 6 months
- No active medical problems, such as pneumonia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, or urinary tract infection
- No active problems of epilepsy and EEG without epileptiform discharge
Exclusion
- Metabolic disorders, such as inborn error of metabolism, electrolyte, and endocrine disorders
- Active infectious disease, such as meningitis and encephalitis
- Patients with active medical problems, such as pneumonia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, or urinary tract infection
- Poor compliance or intolerance for the TMS therapy
- Subjects with metallic implants or pregnancy.
- EEG show epileptiform discharge
- Patients with family history of epilipsy
- Patients with symptoms that are restricted from tDCS, such as epilepsy, migraine and unstable health condition
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 26 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 6 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04101994
Start Date
June 26 2018
End Date
June 6 2022
Last Update
July 29 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan District, Taiwan, 333