Monitoring movement behavior in adolescents with cerebral palsy using wearable sensors
Wearable and Deep Learning-Based Recognition of Real-World Movement Behavior of Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: Feasibility and Discriminant Validity Study
This study is testing a new way to use wearable sensors to track the movement of teenagers with cerebral palsy to see how active they are and if it can help identify any sleep problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rigshospitalet, Denmark Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06090383 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and validity of an artificial intelligence network designed to monitor the movement behavior of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) using wearable sensors. Over a 72-hour period, the network will track various movements, including lying, sitting, standing, and walking, to provide insights into real-world activity levels. The study aims to assess the acceptability of this monitoring approach and its ability to differentiate between individuals with CP and control subjects, as well as identify sleep disturbances. The findings could enhance understanding of movement behaviors and inform interventions for adolescents with CP.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-25 years with a clinical diagnosis of cerebral palsy at GMFCS-E&R levels I-V.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone recent musculoskeletal surgery or have skin wounds in sensor attachment areas may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and interventions for adolescents with cerebral palsy, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable sensors for monitoring movement behavior is gaining traction, this specific approach in adolescents with cerebral palsy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy at GMFCS-E\&R levels I-V and typically developed without neurological impairment. * Age range: 15-25 years * Capable of providing informed consent or have a legal guardian who can provide consent on their behalf. Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents without the capacity to provide informed consent when another young adult with the capacity can provide the same or similar data. * Adolescents who have undergone musculoskeletal surgery or injury and have not resumed their normal movement behavior. * Presence of skin wounds in areas where sensors are to be attached.
Where this trial is running
Copenhagen
- University Hospital Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jakob Lorentzen, Prof. — University of Copenhagen, Department of Neuroscience
- Study coordinator: Ivana Bardino Novosel, Ph.d. student
- Email: ivana.novosel@sund.ku.dk
- Phone: +4527328961
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.