ArticleJournal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering
The use of functional electrical stimulation to improve upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A feasibility study.
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- Creating an engaging brain computer interface, electrical stimulation therapy for children with hemiparesis: a pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Effects of rTMS over the contralateral M1 combined with NMES on pain and functional mobility in primary frozen shoulder: study protocol for a 4-week double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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- Effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation machine in managing neurological diseases - A retrospective study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Understanding a videogame home intervention for children with hemiplegia: a mixed methods multi-case study.Frontiers in medical technology · 2023Article
- BCI-activated electrical stimulation in children with perinatal stroke and hemiparesis: A pilot study.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2023Article
- Parents' perceptions of functional electrical stimulation as an upper limb intervention for young children with hemiparesis: qualitative interviews with mothers.BMC pediatrics · 2022Article
- Dysphagia rehabilitation following acquired brain injury, including cerebral palsy, across the lifespan: a scoping review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2021Article
- Perinatal stroke: mapping and modulating developmental plasticity.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2021Review
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundGrasping and manipulating objects are common problems for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation may help facilitate upper limb movements and improve function.
objectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of multichannel-functional electrical stimulation to improve grasp and upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy to inform the development of a clinical trial.
methodsA prospective pre-/post-test/follow-up (six months) design with three children, aged 6-13 years, was used. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation (mFES) was applied to the hemiplegic upper limb for up to 48 sessions over 16 weeks. Feasibility indicators included recruitment of participants and adherence rates, safety, and discomfort/pain. Effectiveness was assessed using the grasp domain of the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test, and other secondary clinical outcome measures with "success" criteria set
resultsParticipant recruitment target was not met but adherence was high, and multichannel-functional electrical stimulation was found to be safe and comfortable. Of the three participants, two improved in grasp at post-test, whereas one child's ability deteriorated. Only one child met success criteria on most outcomes at post-test.
conclusionsFeasibility indicators met success criteria, except for participant recruitment. Treatment effectiveness was mixed. A future case comparison investigation with a larger but more selected sample is suggested.
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