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Study · Non-randomized trial · n = 74 · 2012

4 results

[The changes in the brain's electrical activity in children with cerebral palsy during the complex rehabilitation].

Ukhanova TA, Gorbunov FE, Dement'eva EV, Volkova EA, Novikova EE

Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova1 Jan 2012

PMID23250594 (opens in a new tab)PepBankPUB-23250594

Summary

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Results from this study4

2 results from studies that gave the peptide. 2 results from people.

  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with cerebral palsy, complex instruction, modeling and shape recognition skills occurred in 66% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 50% with MENS.

    In plain wordsIn children with cerebral palsy, instruction, modeling and shape recognition skills occurred in 66% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 50% with MENS.

    Outcome
    IncreaseComplex instructions, modeling and geometric form recognition
    Study

    n = 74

    Comparator
    MENS plus standard treatment
    Outcome group
    Cognition and memory · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    10 mg · intramuscular · Two courses of 10 injectionsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Complex instruction and modeling skills
    66%
    Cortexin plus MENS
    Complex instruction and modeling skills
    50%
    MENS plus standard treatment

    Source sentences

    Summary
    To the end of the rehabilitation program, positive changes were found: 50% patients of group I, 66% patients of group II and 16% patients of group III could perform complex instructions and acquired skills in modeling and recognition of geometric forms.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    One hundred and five children, aged from 3 to 7 years, with the diagnosis "spastic diplegia cerebral palsy" were treated.
    Summary · context
    Patients were stratified into three groups: group I (n=36) received three courses of microcurrent therapy (MENS) in addition to standard treatment; group II (n=38) received three courses of MENS in the combination with two treatment courses with the nootropic drug cortexin; children of group III (n=…
    Summary · context
    Cortexin was introduced intramuscular in dosage 10 mg, the treatment course consisted of 10 injections.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, brain electrical activity improved in 82% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 75% with MENS.

    In plain wordsIn children with cerebral palsy, brain electrical activity improved in 82% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 75% with MENS.

    Outcome
    IncreasePositive brain electrical activity changes
    Study

    n = 74

    Comparator
    MENS plus standard treatment
    Outcome group
    Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    10 mg · intramuscular · Two courses of 10 injectionsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Positive brain electrical activity changes
    82%
    Cortexin plus MENS
    Positive brain electrical activity changes
    75%
    MENS plus standard treatment

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Positive changes in the brain's electrical activity were found in 75% of children in group I, in 82% of children in group II and in 64% of children in group III.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    One hundred and five children, aged from 3 to 7 years, with the diagnosis "spastic diplegia cerebral palsy" were treated.
    Summary · context
    Patients were stratified into three groups: group I (n=36) received three courses of microcurrent therapy (MENS) in addition to standard treatment; group II (n=38) received three courses of MENS in the combination with two treatment courses with the nootropic drug cortexin; children of group III (n=…
    Summary · context
    Cortexin was introduced intramuscular in dosage 10 mg, the treatment course consisted of 10 injections.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone2

In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  1. 03HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with cerebral palsy, instruction, modeling and shape recognition skills occurred in 66% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 16% with standard therapy.

    In plain wordsIn children with cerebral palsy, instruction, modeling and shape recognition skills occurred in 66% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 16% with standard therapy.

    Outcome
    IncreaseComplex instructions, modeling and geometric form recognition
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    Standard therapy using massage and gymnastics
    Outcome group
    Cognition and memory · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Complex instruction and modeling skills
    66%
    Cortexin plus MENS
    Complex instruction and modeling skills
    16%
    Standard therapy

    Source sentences

    Summary
    To the end of the rehabilitation program, positive changes were found: 50% patients of group I, 66% patients of group II and 16% patients of group III could perform complex instructions and acquired skills in modeling and recognition of geometric forms.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    One hundred and five children, aged from 3 to 7 years, with the diagnosis "spastic diplegia cerebral palsy" were treated.
    Summary · context
    Patients were stratified into three groups: group I (n=36) received three courses of microcurrent therapy (MENS) in addition to standard treatment; group II (n=38) received three courses of MENS in the combination with two treatment courses with the nootropic drug cortexin; children of group III (n=…
    Summary · context
    Cortexin was introduced intramuscular in dosage 10 mg, the treatment course consisted of 10 injections.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  2. 04HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, brain electrical activity improved in 82% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 64% with standard therapy.

    In plain wordsIn children with cerebral palsy, brain electrical activity improved in 82% with Cortexin plus MENS versus 64% with standard therapy.

    Outcome
    IncreasePositive brain electrical activity changes
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    Standard therapy using massage and gymnastics
    Outcome group
    Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Positive brain electrical activity changes
    82%
    Cortexin plus MENS
    Positive brain electrical activity changes
    64%
    Standard therapy

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Positive changes in the brain's electrical activity were found in 75% of children in group I, in 82% of children in group II and in 64% of children in group III.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    One hundred and five children, aged from 3 to 7 years, with the diagnosis "spastic diplegia cerebral palsy" were treated.
    Summary · context
    Patients were stratified into three groups: group I (n=36) received three courses of microcurrent therapy (MENS) in addition to standard treatment; group II (n=38) received three courses of MENS in the combination with two treatment courses with the nootropic drug cortexin; children of group III (n=…
    Summary · context
    Cortexin was introduced intramuscular in dosage 10 mg, the treatment course consisted of 10 injections.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

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    22 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

    Study results updated

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    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

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