Cerebral Palsy clinical trials at UCSF
2 in progress, 1 open to eligible people
Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect a person's movement and balance. UCSF is testing whether placing a tiny electrical device in the cerebellum is safe for movement disorders. Participants are children and young adults who get exams and scans during the study.
Cerebellar Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders in Cerebral Palsy in Children and Young Adults
open to eligible people ages 7-25
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of placing Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS) in a part of the brain called the cerebellum and using electrical stimulation of that part of the brain to treat movement symptoms related to cerebral palsy. Ten children and young adults with dyskinetic cerebral palsy will be implanted with a Medtronic Percept Primary Cell Neurostimulator. We will pilot videotaped automated movement recognition techniques and formal gait analysis, as well as collect and characterize each subject's physiological and neuroimaging markers that may predict hyperkinetic pathological states and their response to therapeutic DBS.
San Francisco, California
Coaching, Learning, Empowerment in Cerebral Palsy - a 6-Week Integrated PT/OT Caregiver "Primer" Bootcamp for Infants Diagnosed With or at High Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Sorry, not yet accepting patients
This study focuses on the caregiver's knowledge, comfort, and confidence in interacting with and supporting their infant with Cerebral Palsy (CP) or at high risk for Cerebral Palsy. Four caregivers with their infants will be in one cohort to assess the benefits of group intervention. The intervention is delivered in a group, bootcamp-style educational format led by clinical team including pediatric physiatrist, physical therapist and occupational therapist.
Oakland, California
Our lead scientists for Cerebral Palsy research studies include Jasmine Ng, MD.
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