Why walking wears kids with CP out – study dives into energy costs

NCT ID NCT04303078

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study measured how much energy children with cerebral palsy use while walking, with and without harness support. 34 children aged 8-17 walked on a treadmill while researchers tracked their oxygen use and movement. The goal was to understand what makes walking so tiring for them, which could lead to better therapies or devices in the future.

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 research could help design better therapies or assistive devices to make walking easier for people with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 34 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with cerebral palsy. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

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