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
Active Locations (1)
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55101