Analysis of Trunk and Center of Mass Control Development During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy (VERTEBRAL)

Launched by UNION DE GESTION DES ETABLISSEMENTS DES CAISSES D'ASSURANCE MALADIE - NORD EST · Mar 12, 2024

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

The VERTEBRAL clinical trial is studying how children with cerebral palsy (CP) control their trunk and balance while walking. Researchers want to learn more about how these abilities develop, as trunk control is very important for walking and overall movement. The study will look at children who can walk independently, with or without walking aids, to see how their trunk movements relate to their walking patterns.

To be eligible for the study, children must be under 18 years old, have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and be able to walk without needing constant assistance. Some children may be excluded if they have had recent surgeries or specific treatments that could affect their walking. Participants will undergo various assessments to help researchers understand their walking and balance. This study aims to fill in gaps in knowledge about how trunk control affects walking in children with CP, which could lead to better treatments and support for these kids in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children (\< 18 years) with cerebral palsy
• • GMFCS I to III
• • Independent walking with or without technical walking aids (walker, crutches, etc.)
• • Able to understand the instructions of various clinical assessments and functional explorations
• • Affiliated with a social security scheme
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children with cerebral palsy
• • Neuro-orthopaedic surgery of the lower limbs or trunk within the last 12 months
• • Botulinum toxin A injections within the last 6 months
• • Therapeutic intervention targeting trunk control last 6 months
• • Typically developing children
• • Surgery on lower limbs or trunk last 12 months
• • Neurological and/or orthopedic pathology that may influence gait