Clinical trials: Gait Disorders in Children
Developmental Delay (Disorder)
Mindful Movement And GAME BASED Training In Developmental Delay
Developmental delay in children is characterized by delayed acquisition of cognitive, motor, language, and social skills and is commonly associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and genetic…
- Trial name
- MINDGAME (NCT07575165)
- Testing
- Mindful movement, Game based training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
Safety and Performance of Agilik in CP
The purpose of this post market study is to demonstrate the safety and performance of a powered extension assist (EA) knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO), or EA-KAFO, in individuals with knee extension deficiency due to cerebral…
- Trial name
- Agilik (NCT05746871)
- Testing
- Agilik, standard care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Soft Orthoses on Balance and Gait Performance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Most of the available studies that are relevant to motor rehabilitation for children with dyskinetic type of cerebral palsy are few and are comprised of small numbers of children.
- Trial name
- NCT04990193
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Therapy Protocol, TheraTog orthotic undergarment with its strapping system
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Gait, Drop Foot, Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Impact of an Orthotic Intervention in Children With Peripheral Neuropathy
This research study will investigate the effect of two orthotic (brace) devices for the ankle and foot on walking and ankle flexibility in children with cancer not involving the brain or spinal cord.
- Conditions
- Gait, Drop Foot, Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Pediatric, Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- IOPN (NCT03655587)
- Testing
- Solid ankle foot orthotic, Resting night splint
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF )
Gait Profile and Variables in Pediatric Rheumatic Disease Using a Smart Insole System
In pediatric rheumatic diseases, joint swelling, effusion, tenderness, and painful restriction of joint movement, particularly in weight-bearing joints, frequently alter walking function.
- Conditions
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF ), Healthy Controls
- Trial name
- NCT06705673
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Down Syndrome
Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Down Syndrome
A congenital condition known as Down syndrome is typified by an excess of genetic material from chromosome 21, making 47 chromosomes in total. Development of the body and brain may be impacted.
- Trial name
- NCT06838754
- Testing
- Whole body vibration therapy, Routine physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Cerebral Palsy, Crouch Gait
Alterations of Functional Activities and Leg Stiffness After Hamstring Lengthening in Cerebral Palsy Children
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent physical disabilities originating in childhood. Crouch gait is a common gait abnormality in patients with cerebral palsy, which is common treated with hamstring lengthening.
- Trial name
- NCT00154830
- Testing
- cerebral palsy, crouch gait
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
Safety and Usability of a Robotic Gait Device for Children and Adolescents With Neurological or Neuromuscular Disease in Their Natural Environment
The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze the usability and safety of the robotic gait device EXPLORER in children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and spinal muscular atrophy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06167954
- Testing
- EXPLORER
- Where
- 5 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- MarsiBionics
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study of Two Exercises Protocols for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized as a neurodevelopmental disorder, with motor symptoms that may predispose to falls and gait changes.
- Trial name
- STEP-TEA (NCT05908357)
- Testing
- Exergaming, Booklet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Bahia
Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy
Evaluating Long-term Use of a Pediatric Robotic Exoskeleton (P.REX/Agilik) to Improve Gait in Children With Movement Disorders
Background: People with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury often have muscle weakness and problems controlling how their legs move. This can affect how they walk.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05726591
- Testing
- EA-KAFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Core Stability Exercises With and Without Kinesio-Taping in CP Children
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain that affects posture, movement, and muscle control. It can lead to difficulties with trunk control, gait, and posture, which can impact daily activities and…
- Trial name
- NCT06198127
- Testing
- combination of core stability exercises and kinesio-taping, Core stability exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Influence of Rhythm and Interpersonal Relationship on Gait Parameters in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with differences in social communication, motor coordination, interpersonal synchronization, and gait.
- Trial name
- NCT06659328
- Testing
- Structured Walking Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Shuttle Balance Training on Balance , Gait and Postural Control in Children With Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study aims to investigate the impact of Shuttle Balance Training (SBT) on balance, gait, and postural control among children diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06974890
- Testing
- Shuttle Balance Training, Baseline Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida
A single-center, open-label, investigational pilot trial to explore potential effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on leg muscle strength and walking in children with myelomeningocele.
- Trial name
- NCT07615686
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bailey Petersen
Flatfoot
The Influence of Rehabilitation Program on Postural Control, Balance and Gait in Children With Flatfoot
"Idiopathic flat foot is a common condition in children and adolescents. After loading, the heel is adjusted in valgus, the medial longitudinal arch of the foot flattens, and the forefoot is positioned at abducted.
- Trial name
- NCT04840017
- Testing
- rehabilitation exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Cerebral Palsy, Gait Disorders
The Effects of Exoskeletal Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by early brain injury, leading to motor impairments such as muscle weakness, stiffness, and gait instability, which impact daily functioning.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Gait Disorders, Gait Disorders in Children, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT05759182
- Testing
- Powered Exoskeleton Gait Training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- COSMO ROBOTICS CO., Ltd
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Whole Body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Some positive effects of whole body vibration applications in reducing spasticity, improving walking ability, and increasing walking speed have been reported in children with CP, but the evidence is not strong enough.
- Trial name
- CP (NCT05636241)
- Testing
- conventional physiotherapy program, whole body vibration training program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Femoral Anteversion, Gait Disorders in Children
"Evaluation of Postural Control in Children With Increased Femoral Anteversion"
The relationship between increased femoral anteversion and postural control in healthy children has not been studied in the current literature.
- Conditions
- Femoral Anteversion, Gait Disorders in Children, Postural Control, Postural Stability
- Trial name
- NCT04181125
- Testing
- Biodex Balance System, Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Asymmetrical Gait Training After Pediatric Stroke
The purposes of this pilot research study are 1. To begin to test if two different types of physical therapy might have different results in children and adolescents who have had a prior stroke, and 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01827436
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy, Asymmetrical gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia