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Analysis of Trunk and Center of Mass Control Development During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy (VERTEBRAL)
Led by Union de Gestion des Etablissements des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie - Nord Est · Updated on 2026-01-12
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
258 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
During the acquisition of posturokinetic abilities such as walking, postural control of the trunk is of paramount importance. Indeed, its development is strongly linked to the overall motor function of children. In cerebral palsy (CP), a term that refers to a set of motor disorders following a perinatal lesion, deficits in axial control are present from early childhood. These deficits are strongly correlated with the functional deficits observed in this population. In particular, during walking, deviations of the trunk (amplitudes, accelerations) are observed in the three planes of space. While recent literature increasingly questions the impact of trunk control deficit on the walking of children with CP, elements are still missing for a holistic understanding of the interaction between locomotor and postural disorders in children with CP. In particular, no study has focused on the deviations of trunk control and the center of mass (which is a global indicator of balance strategies) during the development and maturation of walking in children with CP. Therefore, the primary objective of this cross-sectional observational study will be to characterize the development of trunk control and center of mass during walking in children with CP.
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Official Title
Analysis of Trunk and Center of Mass Control Development During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy (VERTEBRAL)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children under 18 years old with cerebral palsy
- Classified as GMFCS levels I to III
- Able to walk independently with or without technical walking aids (walker, crutches, etc.)
- Able to understand instructions for clinical assessments and functional tests
- Affiliated with a social security system
You will not qualify if you...
- Neuro-orthopaedic surgery on lower limbs or trunk within the last 12 months
- Botulinum toxin A injections within the last 6 months
- Therapeutic interventions targeting trunk control within the last 6 months
- For typically developing children: surgery on lower limbs or trunk within the last 12 months
- Neurological or orthopedic conditions that could affect walking
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation
Nancy, France, 54000
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Research Team
J
Jonathan Pierret, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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