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Lab vs. real life: do children with cerebral palsy walk differently when watched?

NCT ID NCT05417399

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Roessingh Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All subjects are recruited from the patient base of Roessingh Center for Rehabilitation. Subjects will be included in the study when a clinical 3D gait analysis is due and the inclusion and exclusion criteria as mentioned are met.

Ages

4 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cerebral palsy, bilateral spastic, GMFCS classification I-III * Age \<16 years * Use of bilateral AFO's (rigid or ground reaction AFO's) to improve knee extension in stance Exclusion Criteria: * Behavioural issues or poor instructability which might affect participation in the protocol * Significant visual disorders * Other diagnoses influencing gait * Not willing to sign informed consent before inclusion

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Gait Disorders, Neurologic spastic diplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cerebral palsy Dual-tasks Gait disorders, neurologic Hawthorne effect Kinematics

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Roessingh Research and Development

    RECRUITING

    Enschede, Overijssel, 7522AH, Netherlands

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