Database of human movement patterns
Official title: A Rigid Body Database on Human Movement
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT00001252 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting movement data from people of all ages to help understand and improve treatments for movement disorders.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Month to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 7500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 13, 1995 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00001252 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals of all ages with normal movement patterns or those with neuromuscular disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairments that prevent them from following instructions or performing the required movements may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study collects data on how individuals control their limb and body movements to create a comprehensive database of both normal and adaptive movement strategies. Participants, ranging from infants to older adults, will undergo a neuromusculoskeletal screening and perform various movement tasks, such as walking and stair climbing, while their movements are recorded using advanced motion tracking technology. The data gathered will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders by providing a reference for comparing individual patient motion data against established norms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and treatment of movement disorders, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized similar approaches to analyze movement patterns, indicating a promising avenue for this research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Individuals with neuromuscular disorders and Healthy Volunteers in order to be eligible to participate in this study, must meet all of the following criteria: * Children; One month old to 17 years of age --In the case of infants and very young children, they need to be able to imitate or perform an action on cue (e.g., reach out for a toy that is presented or take steps if placed on a treadmill) based on the parent report if the subject is a child and physician observation during history and physical examination. * Adults; 18 years 99 years * In good general health as evidenced by medical history or diagnosed with impairment of neuromusculoskeletal system * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * For those participants older than 5 years of age who have an abnormal gait pattern when walking as a result of a central nervous system injury, Dr. Alter will ask them or their guardian about their seizure history EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Individuals with neuromuscular disorders and Healthy Volunteers, who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Individuals with pacemakers * Pregnancy * Adults unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katharine E Alter, M.D. — National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
- Study coordinator: Mayra J Medrano
- Email: mayra.medrano@nih.gov
- Phone: (301) 451-7529
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.