Examining how awareness and multitasking affect walking in children with cerebral palsy

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 investigates the impact of the Hawthorne effect and dual-tasking on gait in children with cerebral palsy who exhibit knee flexion during walking. Researchers will analyze how these factors influence spatiotemporal and kinematic variables during a standard 3D gait analysis. The study will involve children aged 4-16 years with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, assessing their gait under different conditions of observational awareness and multitasking. The goal is to better understand how these variables affect walking patterns in everyday life compared to a clinical setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Cerebral palsy, bilateral spastic, GMFCS classification I-III
* Age \<16 years
* Use of bilateral AFO's (rigid or ground reaction AFO's) to improve knee extension in stance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Behavioural issues or poor instructability which might affect participation in the protocol
* Significant visual disorders
* Other diagnoses influencing gait
* Not willing to sign informed consent before inclusion

Where it's running

• Roessingh Research and Development
  Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Martin Oude Alink, Msc
• Email: m.oudealink@roessingh.nl
• Phone: 0031534875454

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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.