Scientists create massive movement library to help people with walking problems
NCT ID NCT00001252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study aims to collect movement data from up to 7,500 people, including healthy volunteers and those with movement disorders. Participants perform tasks like walking or reaching while cameras track reflective markers on their body. The goal is to build a reference database that can improve how doctors diagnose and treat movement problems.
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 database could help doctors better diagnose and treat movement disorders by comparing patient movements to a standard reference.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may take years to yield practical tools.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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