Monitoring movement behavior in adolescents with cerebral palsy using wearable sensors
Official title: Wearable and Deep Learning-Based Recognition of Real-World Movement Behavior of Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: Feasibility and Discriminant Validity Study
Run by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · NCT06090383 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 16, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06090383 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have undergone recent musculoskeletal surgery or have skin wounds in sensor attachment areas 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 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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.