Clinical Trial: Functional Electrical Stimulation for Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Neuroprosthesis in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how a functional electrical stimulation (FES) device worn on the lower leg effects how children (ages 6-17 years) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy walk and perform other functional activities.

The investigators expect to find that wearing the functional electrical stimulation device will improve walking and other functional activities of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be trained in use of the device and will be required to wear it daily for 3 months. Each participant will be evaluated before beginning the intervention and after completing the intervention. This study will provide important information regarding the benefits of this treatment intervention in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Current Primary Outcome: peak ankle dorsiflexion range during swing phase in gait [ Time Frame: will be assessed at baseline and 3 months after continous use of neuroprosthesis ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: gait efficiency [ Time Frame: after 3 months of neuroprosthesis use ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Dates:
Date Received: March 20, 2013
Date Started: March 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 27, 2015
Last Verified: March 2013