Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Versus Botulinum Injection on Spasticity on Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2023
This trial will enroll 75 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy both matched in age, sex, degree of disability and cognitive functions with the same exclusion criteria undergoing the same physical therapy. All enrolled children will undergo routine physical therapy program and will be divided into three groups (n = 25 per group) according treatment methods. Group A: children will be given local injections of botulinum toxin type ,Group B: children will be given repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the affected side; Group C: children will be given local injections of botulinum toxin type A combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation , the three groups will take physical therapy (PT) of 45 minutes duration 4 days a week for 3 months .The grade of spasticity will be assessed by using Modified Ashworth scale and M/H ratio by using EMG. The grade of motor function will assessed by using Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
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First added on: May 15, 2024