How do healthy kids move? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06249880
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is collecting movement data from 40 healthy children and young adults aged 3 to 25. Participants will walk while cameras and force plates record their motion. The goal is to create a baseline of normal movement patterns, which can help doctors better understand and treat kids with movement problems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Subjects will be recruited from the regional community, including convenience sample of children. Subjects will be recruited by word of mouth, posted flyers, and advertised through the RML website and MB social media.
- Ages
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3 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 3-25 years of age (with 3 and 25 year olds considered for inclusion). * Ambulate independently and without the use of assistive devices or orthoses. * Willing and interested in participating. Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral neuropathy, or other generalized muscle and/or nerve issues. * Evidence of developmental delays, muscle weakness, decreased muscle tone, joint stiffness, muscle or bone deformity. * Currently using or has a history of using assistive technology devices, bracing/orthoses, manual or powered mobility equipment. * History of premature birth. * Currently or has a history of taking medication or pharmaceutical treatment related to musculoskeletal side-effects/scenario/diagnosis.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Unit - Research & Movement Lab
RECRUITINGPuyallup, Washington, 98372, United States
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