Human Movement Database

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CLINICAL CENTER (CC) · Nov 3, 1999

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ClinConnect Summary

The Human Movement Database trial is studying how people control their body and limb movements, particularly focusing on those who have movement disorders. The goal is to gather information about both normal movements and the different ways people with movement-related conditions adapt their actions. This information will help create a comprehensive database that can improve diagnosis and treatment for patients facing these challenges.

Anyone from one month old to older adults can join the study, as long as they are medically fit and willing to participate. However, pregnant women are excluded since pregnancy can change how someone moves. Participants will perform various tasks like walking, climbing stairs, and reaching for objects while wearing special equipment that helps capture their movements on camera. The study also involves measuring electrical activity in the muscles using small, sticky electrodes placed on the skin. This research aims to better understand movement patterns, which can lead to improved care for individuals with movement disorders.

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Eligibility criteria

• * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Individuals with neuromuscular disorders and Healthy Volunteers in order to be eligible to participate in this study, must meet all of the following criteria:
• • Children; One month old to 17 years of age
• • --In the case of infants and very young children, they need to be able to imitate or perform an action on cue (e.g., reach out for a toy that is presented or take steps if placed on a treadmill) based on the parent report if the subject is a child and physician observation during history and physical examination.
• • Adults; 18 years 99 years
• • In good general health as evidenced by medical history or diagnosed with impairment of neuromusculoskeletal system
• • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
• • For those participants older than 5 years of age who have an abnormal gait pattern when walking as a result of a central nervous system injury, Dr. Alter will ask them or their guardian about their seizure history
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Individuals with neuromuscular disorders and Healthy Volunteers, who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
• • Individuals with pacemakers
• • Pregnancy
• • Adults unable to provide informed consent