Central Nervous System Stimulants and Physical Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Central Nervous System Stimulants, represented by Methylphenidate and Modafinil, compared to placebo control on motor performance in children with Cerebral Palsy. This study will be a triple-masked study per the American Academy of Neurology guidelines for clinical trials.

Timeline

Start

2023-05-01

Primary completion

2025-02-01

Completion

2027-02-01

Publications

• Alotaibi M, Almutairi AB, Alhirsan S, Alkazemi A, Alharbi M, Alrashdi N, Taqi A, Alamiri B, Vogtle L, Alqahtani MM. Psychostimulant Medications for Physical Function and Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Mar 5;13:e53728. doi: 10.2196/53728.

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