New adjustable brace shows promise for kids with crouch gait

NCT ID NCT01961557

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of leg brace designed to help children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders walk more easily. The brace was custom-made for each child and could be adjusted to provide different kinds of support. Researchers measured how well children walked with the brace to find the best settings for each person.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy spina bifida spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States