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Children With Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial in Greenville, NC

Access cutting-edge children with cerebral palsy treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Greenville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by East Carolina University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Greenville

    Convenient for NC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Greenville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Children With Cerebral Palsy Study in Greenville

Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) is a clinically feasible intervention involving brief, sublethal periods of ischemia followed by reperfusion that has been shown to enhance motor performance, strength, and balance when combined with training in healthy adults and individuals with neurological conditions. Although RIC is thought to influence neuroplasticity through neural, metabolic, and humoral pathways, its effects on spinal-level mechanisms remain poorly understood. Emerging evidence indicates that neuroplastic adaptations occur not only at the cortical level but also within the spinal cord. Moreover, altered spinal reflex excitability is associated with spasticity, balance impairments, and functional limitations in children with cerebral palsy (CP), yet the role of spinal reflex modulations in response to RIC and balance training remains under expplored in this population. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of RIC combined with balance training on spinal reflex modulation in children with CP.

Sponsor: East Carolina University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) between the ages 8-17 years
Gross motor function classification system levels I-III
Mainstream in school and has sufficient cognition to follow the experiment instructions

Exclusion Criteria

Children with other developmental disabilities such as autism and developmental coordination disorders
Children with cognitive deficits such as inability to understand and follow commands, substantially lower performance at grade level in school, and/or communication problems
Children with balance disorders such as vestibular disorders, posterior fossa tumor etc.
Children with known cardiorespiratory dysfunctions
Children with sickle cell disease
Children who are receiving other adjunct therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, or vagal nerve stimulation
Presence of lower extremity condition, injury, or surgery within last three months which could compromise conditioning and training.
Participants who are pregnant.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Greenville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07390760) has an active research site in Greenville, NC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Children With Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options in Greenville, NC

If you're searching for children with cerebral palsy treatment options in Greenville, NC, this clinical trial (NCT07390760) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Greenville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced children with cerebral palsy specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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