Assessing motor control in young patients with specific physical conditions
Evaluation of Motor Control During Developmental Age in Young Patients With Paramorphisms and Dysmorphisms Using Inertial Measurement Units
NA · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT05763901
This study is trying to see how common physical conditions like flat feet and scoliosis affect movement and motor skills in young kids.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05763901 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the motor control of young patients who exhibit paramorphisms or dysmorphisms, such as flat feet, genu varum, genu valgus, and scoliosis. Using clinical tests and wearable inertial measurement units, the research aims to identify any correlations between these physical conditions and motor development. The study seeks to provide a clearer understanding of how common pediatric conditions may impact locomotor development, which has been inadequately explored in previous research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children born at term who do not have any known delays in motor development and exhibit one or more specified paramorphisms or dysmorphisms.
Not a fit: Patients with preterm birth or diagnosed conditions that compromise motor control, such as cerebral palsy or neuromuscular diseases, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment and intervention strategies for children with motor control issues related to paramorphisms and dysmorphisms.
How similar studies have performed: While some preliminary studies have suggested correlations between certain physical conditions and motor control, this specific approach using inertial measurement units is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Born at term * Without known delay in motor development * Finding of one or more paramorphisms or dysmorphisms of the developmental age (flat or cavus foot, valgus or varus talipes, valgus or varus knee, scoliotic attitude or scoliosis, hyperkyphosis or hyperlordosis, generalized or focused hyperlaxity, heterometry of the AAII, torsional defects AAII) Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm birth * Diagnosis of pathologies compromising motor control (Infantile Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Diseases, Spina Bifida, Arthrogryposis, Genetic Syndromes)
Where this trial is running
Bologna
- IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella, MD
- Email: giuseppinamariagrazia.farella@ior.it
- Phone: +39 051 6366359
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.
Conditions: Genu Varum, Genu Valgus, Flat Feet, Cavus Foot, Scoliosis Idiopathic, Varus, Talipes, Valgus, Talipes