Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy
In brief
Specific Aim 1: To further quantify the difference in the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence of persons with CP. Overall hypotheses: The sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence will be uncharacteristic in persons with CP when compared with neurotypical controls. Furthermore, the extent of the alterations in the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence will be tightly linked with the clinical presentations of persons with CP. Specific Aim 2: To investigate the effect of transcutaneous current stimulation applied over the cortex and/or spinal cord on the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord dynamics, and corticospinal coherence. Overall hypotheses: Compared with the sham controls, those receiving the transcutaneous current stimulation will demonstrate alterations in the strength of the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence. Moreover, the extent of the alterations in the sensorimotor cortical activity, spinal cord activity, and corticospinal coherence will be tightly linked with the clinical presentations of persons with CP.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06586437
- Run by
- Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2024-01-17
- Expected to finish
- 2029-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-30
Who can join
Age: 11 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- For Cerebral Palsy Participants:
- Gross Motor Function Classification score (GMFCS) levels between I-IV
- For Neurotypical Controls:
- No known atypical neurodevelopment (e.g. autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc.)
You may not qualify if…
- For Cerebral Palsy Participants:
- Pregnancy
- Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, is a contraindication to participation
- The presence of any ferrous metal implant, including orthodonture, which may interfere with the MEG data acquisition and/or be an MRI safety concern
- No orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months or metal in their body that would preclude the use of an MRI
- For Neurotypical Controls:
- Pregnancy
- Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, is a contraindication to participation
- The presence of any ferrous metal implant, including orthodonture, which may interfere with the MEG data acquisition and/or be an MRI safety concern
- No orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months or metal in their body that would preclude the use of an MRI
Where it is running
- Boys Town National Research Hospital — Boys Town, Nebraska, United States
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