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Motor Effects of Intervention With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Physiotherapy Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT
Children with cerebral palsy often face challenges in movement and daily activities. This study aims to assess the additional effects of combining physiotherapy with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in children with cerebral palsy.
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of tDCS combined with rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone. Children with cerebral palsy levels I and II will be randomly assigned to receive either sham tDCS + rehabilitation or tDCS + rehabilitation. The primary outcome will be the assessment of motor skills, and the secondary outcome will be the measurement of quality of life.
The intervention will involve a 10-day tDCS stimulation protocol spread over 2 weeks, combined with physiotherapy exercises tailored to each child’s baseline motor function. The study is ongoing and expected to be completed by January 2025.
CONCLUSIONS
This study may provide valuable insights into the use of tDCS in children with cerebral palsy, potentially leading to improved neurostimulation practices.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials RBR-104h4s4y; https://tinyurl.com/47r3x2e4
INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/52922
PMID: 38687586 | DOI: 10.2196/52922
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