Status:

COMPLETED

Quantifying Energetic Demands of Walking for People With Cerebral Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Collaborating Sponsors:

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

8-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the underlying mechanisms that contribute to high energy costs for people with cerebral palsy (CP) as they walk. The investigators will characterize the cost l...

Detailed Description

Children with CP use large amounts of energy to walk and move, leading to fatigue and limiting participation. For people with CP the energetic cost of walking is on average over two times higher than ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for Cases:
  • 8-17 years old
  • Diagnosed with bilateral cerebral palsy
  • Gross Motor Function Classification System II
  • No surgery within the last 9 months
  • No current baclofen pump or explantation in the last 2 months
  • No botulinum toxin or phenol injections in the last 2 months
  • Had a prior gait and motion analysis at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
  • Participant and caregiver able to speak and read English
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Inclusion Criteria for Controls:
  • 8-17 years old
  • Participant and caregiver able to speak and read English
  • Ability to follow instructions

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 15 2023

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    June 17 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    34 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04303078

    Start Date

    August 15 2023

    End Date

    June 17 2025

    Last Update

    August 15 2025

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    Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55101