RH’s Story #
RH is a six-year-old boy who underwent the NeuroCytonix protocol for cerebral palsy at our clinical research center in Mexico. Born as a twin, RH was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in infancy. By the age of six, he had difficulty moving and speaking, and was diagnosed with epilepsy.
How cerebral palsy affected RH #
Cerebral palsy can be caused by injuries to the developing brain that happen before, during, or shortly after birth. Being one of a multiple birth (e.g. twins, triplets, etc.) increases the likelihood that a child will have the disorder. Our pediatric neurologist found that RH displayed many characteristics typical of cerebral palsy.
When RH’s mother brought him to NeuroCytonix, she noted that he had missed several developmental milestones, including speech and walking. She also reported that he had difficulty transitioning out of diapers, his epilepsy was uncontrolled. RH displayed spastic quadriparesis, meaning all four of his limbs had muscle tightening or spasms. He also had challenges with fine motor skills in both hands, hyperactivity, and problems with thinking and learning (cognitive impairment), including little verbal language.
Symptoms prior to receiving the protocol #
Before the protocol for cerebral palsy, RH was experiencing the following symptoms:
- Frequent falls while walking
- Difficulty speaking
- Epilepsy
- Incontinence
- Difficulty controlling movements, especially fine motor control
Cerebral palsy protocol #
RH came to our Monterrey, Mexico clinic, where he participated in an open label clinical trial to explore the safety and efficacy of our protocol for cerebral palsy.
RH’s protocol followed these steps: #
- RH received an MRI at a local hospital. This scan visualized RH’s brain structure and located the area where the radiofrequency signals should be focused.
- Our neurologist tailored the protocol to RH’s specific injuries, and our technicians calibrated the NeuroCytotron to deliver the correct dose.
- The protocol was delivered for one hour a day for 28 consecutive days at our clinical center.
- After receiving the protocol, NeuroCytonix monitored RH for any potential negative effects (safety), as well as changes in motor function, behavior, and cognition (efficacy).
Using special, high-resolution MRI (called diffusion tensor imaging, or DTI) along with a computational method known as tractography, we visualized neural tracts in RH’s brain before and after the protocol. These neural tracts are information “highways” that connect regions across the brain to support functions like movement and cognition.
Electroencephalography, or EEG, is commonly used to assess seizure activity in children and adults with epilepsy. This technique can also measure connectivity between different brain regions, including those involved in movement.
Life after the cerebral palsy protocol #
Brain imaging, brain activity testing, and clinical observations documented the changes in RH’s cerebral palsy symptoms.
- EEG and tractography showed increased neural tracts and connectivity in the motor areas of RH’s brain.
- Clinical observations showed a decrease in his cerebral palsy symptoms.
- Halfway into the protocol (at 14 days), RH showed more independence in getting dressed, playing with other children, eating, and brushing his teeth.
- By the end of the protocol (28 days), RH displayed clearer speech, better balance, and better ability to control his movements.
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NeuroCytonix Mexico Clinical Research Center #
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