Smart jumpsuits and ankle sensors track baby movements in rare disease study
NCT ID NCT07286565
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses special wearable devices to monitor how babies and children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) or Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) move at home. About 100 children will wear a sensor-filled jumpsuit or an ankle monitor to track their motor skills over up to 30 months. The goal is to find better ways to measure early signs of muscle problems, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide better ways to detect early motor problems in children with SMA or DMD, helping doctors intervene sooner.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct medical benefit, and the wearable devices might not capture all relevant movements.
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Centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaire, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle
RECRUITINGLiège, 4000, Belgium
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