Measuring stiffness and spasticity 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 study aims to validate a protocol for measuring passive inter-segmental stiffness and spasticity in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. By comparing clinical gait analysis with clinical examinations, the study seeks to enhance the accuracy of assessments that influence treatment decisions. The focus is on improving the reliability of measurements that currently depend on subjective evaluations by practitioners. The study includes both children with cerebral palsy and healthy children for comparison purposes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

The inclusion criteria for PC children are :

* A clinical diagnosis of CP noted in the medical record
* An age between 7 and 18 years old
* Levels I to III for the Global Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)
* Ability to cooperate, understand and follow simple instructions
* Patient affiliated to the French social security system
* Voluntary patient whose parents have given their consent to participate

The inclusion criteria for healthy children are :

* An age between 7 and 18 years old
* Ability to cooperate, understand and follow simple instructions
* Patient affiliated to the French social security system
* Voluntary patient whose parents have given their consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medical decision for any reason
* Child or parent decision for any reason
* Inability to cooperate, to understand and to follow instructions
* Surgery or botulinum toxin injection within 6 months prior to the start of the study.
* A diagnosis of a form of dystonia.

Where it's running

• Fondation Ellen Poidatz
  Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eric Desailly, PhD — Fondation Ellen Poidatz
• Study coordinator: Eric Desailly, PhD
• Email: eric.desailly@fondationpoidatz.com
• Phone: +33160652765

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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.