Evaluating commercial sensors for clinical gait analysis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the usability of commercial Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for clinical gait analysis in adult patients with neurological disorders. Participants will undergo routine clinical 3D gait analysis using Vicon technology, while also incorporating IMU sensors to collect data on acceleration, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings from various body parts. The goal is to compare the performance of these commercial sensors against standard clinical methods, focusing on patients with conditions affecting their walking ability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Subjects referred for clinical gait analysis at Roessingh Centre for Rehabilition in Enschede, the Netherlands:

Inclusion Criteria:

* Disorders affecting walking, including amongst others stroke, traumatic brain injury, MS, incomplete spinal cord injury, CP, Spina Bifida, neuromuscular diseases
* age minimum 18 years
* Viosca score minimum 2; meaning minimal independent walking ability indoors
* increased fall risk or increased effort of walking because of: 1) decreased stability during stance; and/or 2) decreased foot clearance during swing; and/or 3) not able to walk on bare feet because of equinovarus; and/or 4) fatigue during walking because of compansatory strategies.

Exclusion Criteria:

* subjects referred for clinical gait analysis because of problems other than stiff knee gait or foot surgery
* severe deficits in communication, memory and understanding at such a level that it would affect instructions during the measurements

Where it's running

• Roessingh Research and Development
  Enschede, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: C Nikamp, PhD — Roessingh Research and Development
• Study coordinator: C Nikamp, PhD
• Email: c.nikamp@rrd.nl
• Phone: +31880875777

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.