Can External Neuromodulation Garments Improve Gait and Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy? A Prospective Single-Arm Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Exopulse Mollii Suit is an external electrical stimulation garment that is designed to reduce spasticity through electrical stimulation of targeted muscles. Our aims were to study the impact of the garment in improving gait and function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

Individuals aged 4-18 years with spastic CP, Gross Motor Function Classification System level I-III were included for a prospective single-arm study from January 2021 to January 2022. Participants wore the suit for 4 weeks 60 min a day. Outcome measures taken pre, post and 1-month-post intervention included: 3D gait analysis (gait profile score, gait deviation index and temporo-spatial parameters), gross motor function measure-88 (GMFM-88), EQ-5D-Y, compliance rate, adverse event

SUBMITTER: Weller LJR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11930893 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature