Analyzing trunk and balance control during walking in children with cerebral palsy
Analysis of Trunk and Center of Mass Control Development During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study looks at how trunk and balance control affect walking in children with cerebral palsy to help find ways to improve their walking skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 270 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Months to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Union de Gestion des Etablissements des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie - Nord Est Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nancy) |
| Trial ID | NCT06320288 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on understanding how trunk and center of mass control develop during walking in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to investigate the relationship between trunk control deficits and overall motor function, particularly during gait. By assessing children who are independently walking, the study seeks to provide insights into the postural control challenges faced by this population. The findings could help in developing targeted interventions to improve walking abilities in children with cerebral palsy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under 18 years old with cerebral palsy who can walk independently, with or without aids.
Not a fit: Patients who have had recent neuro-orthopaedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved therapeutic strategies for enhancing walking abilities in children with cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in trunk control in children with cerebral palsy, this specific focus on the interaction between trunk control and gait is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children (\< 18 years) with cerebral palsy * GMFCS I to III * Independent walking with or without technical walking aids (walker, crutches, etc.) * Able to understand the instructions of various clinical assessments and functional explorations * Affiliated with a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: Children with cerebral palsy * Neuro-orthopaedic surgery of the lower limbs or trunk within the last 12 months * Botulinum toxin A injections within the last 6 months * Therapeutic intervention targeting trunk control last 6 months Typically developing children * Surgery on lower limbs or trunk last 12 months * Neurological and/or orthopedic pathology that may influence gait
Where this trial is running
Nancy
- Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation — Nancy, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jonathan Pierret, PhD
- Email: jonathan.pierret@ugecam.assurance-maladie.fr
- Phone: +33 3 82 52 6761
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.