Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Footwear and Brain Activity in Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaga
Conditions:
Foot
Footwear
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-7 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Childhood is a critical period for neuromotor development, during which footwear may influence both gait biomechanics and the integration of sensory and motor control processes. This study will aim to...
Detailed Description
Background and Rationale Between the ages of 5 and 8 years, basic movement patterns are consolidated and brain plasticity reaches one of its highest levels. Footwear, as an external factor, may modify...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children aged 6-7 years.
- Typical motor and neurological development according to school or medical reports.
- Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
- No regular use of barefoot-style footwear in the past six months.
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
- Verbal assent provided by the child in an age-appropriate manner.
Exclusion
- Diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, motor dysfunction).
- Orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions affecting gait (e.g., equinus foot, cerebral palsy).
- Lower-limb surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Use of medication affecting alertness, muscle tone, or motor control.
- Scalp lesions or intolerance to EEG headset use.
- Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, could interfere with study participation or data integrity.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
37 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07151352
Start Date
August 1 2025
End Date
September 10 2025
Last Update
September 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Malaga
Málaga, Malaga, Spain, 29071