Neuromodulation of the Cortex and Spinal Cord (NCT06586437)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Boys Town National Research Hospital — Boys Town, Nebraska
Age range: 11 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Clinical Assessments (BEHAVIORAL)
- Brain-Spinal Cord fMRI (BEHAVIORAL)
- Hoffmann Reflex Assessments (BEHAVIORAL)
- MEG Imaging (BEHAVIORAL)
- Transcutaneous Current Stimulation (BEHAVIORAL)
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Boys Town National Research Hospital — Boys Town, Nebraska
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.