New study tracks how cancer surgery affects Kids' walking

NCT ID NCT07502885

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well children walk after having surgery for bone or soft tissue cancer in their legs. Researchers will use 3D cameras, muscle sensors, and wearable devices to measure movement in 300 children, comparing them to healthy kids of the same age. The goal is to understand what causes walking problems and how they change over time, so doctors can find better ways to help.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and predict walking problems in children after cancer surgery, leading to improved rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve outcomes for participants, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone sarcoma Mobility Limitation osteosarcoma sarcoma secondary avascular necrosis soft tissue sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GAIT DISORDER SARCOMA, BONE SARCOMA,SOFT TISSUE

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Locations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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