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The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP
Led by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Updated on 2026-02-12
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
207 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have altered gait patterns as a result of primary and secondary symptoms. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently used to improve their gait. Despite evidence of AFO-effects on gait kinetics and -kinematics, the effects on muscle activity remain unclear. This study will investigate the effect of AFOs on the amplitude and timing, as well as the co-activation of lower limb muscle activity in children with spastic CP.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I - III
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy (bilateral or unilateral)
- Age between 6 and 17 years
- Prescribed an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) by the medical team as part of standard care
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe contractures or spasticity preventing the use of a conventional AFO
- Cognitive or visual impairments that hinder understanding of instructions
- Surgery on leg bones or muscles within 12 months prior to assessment
- Presence of ataxia or dystonia
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, 3000
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Research Team
L
Laure Everaert
CONTACT
T
Tijl Dewit
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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