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

NCT ID NCT04303078

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for Cases: * 8-17 years old * Diagnosed with bilateral cerebral palsy * Gross Motor Function Classification System II * No surgery within the last 9 months * No current baclofen pump or explantation in the last 2 months * No botulinum toxin or phenol injections in the last 2 months * Had a prior gait and motion analysis at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare * Participant and caregiver able to speak and read English * Ability to follow instructions Inclusion Criteria for Controls: * 8-17 years old * Participant and caregiver able to speak and read English * Ability to follow instructions

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

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