The goal of this study is to see if gentle electrical stimulation can help children with cerebral palsy (CP) walk more easily. This stimulation, called neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), sends small pulses to muscles to help them activate. Researchers will test different ways of using NMES to find out which method works best.
Participants will walk on a treadmill at a comfortable speed while NMES is applied to leg muscles. The study will compare different stimulation settings to see which one helps the most.
Age 7-18
Diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP)
GMFCS level I-III (be able to walk with or without assistive devices)
MIGR < 40% femoral head covering in acetabulum
Diagnosis of athetoid or ataxic cerebral palsy (CP)
Scoliosis with primary curve > 49%
Spinal fusions extending into the pelvis
Lower Extremity (LE) joint instability or dislocation
University of Nebraska
Lead sponsor
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Collaborator