Brain study reveals how ankle braces change muscle firing in kids with CP
NCT ID NCT06532981
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) change the way leg muscles work in 30 children with cerebral palsy (ages 6–17). Researchers will measure muscle activity while children walk barefoot and with their prescribed AFO, both on a treadmill and overground. The goal is to understand the timing and coordination of muscle signals, which could help improve how these braces are used in therapy.
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Active substance
ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how AFOs work, leading to more tailored orthotic prescriptions for children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. It measures muscle activity, not clinical outcomes like walking ability, so direct benefits are uncertain.
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UZ Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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