Effect of a single session of transcranial direct-current stimulation combined with virtual reality training on the balance of children with cerebral palsy: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial

Author(s)

Lazzari, Roberta Delasta ^[1] ; Politti, Fabiano ^[1] ; Santos, Cibele Almeida ^[1] ; Lopes Dumont, Arislander Jonathan ^[1] ; Rezende, Fernanda Lobo ^[1] ; Collange Grecco, Luanda Andre ^[1] ; Braun Ferreira, Luiz Alfredo ^[1] ; Oliveira, Claudia Santos ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Nove Julho, Movement Anal Lab, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Journal of Physical Therapy Science; v. 27, n. 3, p. 763-768, MAR 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 22

Abstract

{[}Purpose] The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a single session of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality training on the balance of children with cerebral palsy. {[}Subjetcs and Methods] Children with cerebral palsy between four and 12 years of age were randomly allocated to two groups: an experimental group which performed a single session of mobility training with virtual reality combined with active transcranial direct current stimulation; and a control group which performed a single session of mobility training with virtual reality combined with placebo transcranial direct current stimulation. The children were evaluated before and after the training protocols. Static balance (sway area, displacement, velocity and frequency of oscillations of the center of pressure on the anteroposterior and mediolateral axes) was evaluated using a force plate under four conditions (30-second measurements for each condition): feet on the force plate with the eyes open, and with the eyes closed; feet on a foam mat with the eyes open, and with the eyes closed. {[}Results] An increase in sway velocity was the only significant difference found. {[}Conclusion] A single session of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation combined with mobility training elicited to lead to an increase in the body sway velocity of children with cerebral palsy. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/14600-2 - Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality mobility training on the posture of children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled, double-blind, clinical trial
• Grantee: Roberta Delasta Lazzari
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Master's degree
• FAPESP's process: 13/05573-9 - Evaluation of the Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Associated Mobility Training with Virtual Reality About Balance Static and Functional Children with Cerebral Palsy: Clinical Trial Randomized Controlled, Double Blind
• Grantee: Roberta Delasta Lazzari
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master