Lab vs. real life: do children with cerebral palsy walk differently when watched?
NCT ID NCT05417399
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study investigates whether children with cerebral palsy walk differently in a gait lab compared to daily life. Researchers think that being watched (the Hawthorne effect) and the absence of everyday distractions (dual-tasks) may cause lab results to be misleading. By testing children under various conditions, the study aims to improve the accuracy of gait analysis and ultimately guide better treatments.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help make gait analysis more realistic, leading to better treatment plans for children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.
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Conditions
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Roessingh Research and Development
RECRUITINGEnschede, Overijssel, 7522AH, Netherlands
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