Gait Profile and Variables in Pediatric Rheumatic Disease Using a Smart Insole System

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Nov 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how children and teenagers with certain rheumatic diseases, like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), walk and move. Researchers will use a special device called smart insoles, which can track walking patterns in everyday situations. The goal is to see if the walking abilities of these young patients differ from those of healthy children, helping doctors understand their physical challenges better and improve care.

To participate in this study, children and teens aged 6 to 18 who have been diagnosed with JIA or FMF for at least six months are eligible. Healthy children in the same age group can also join. However, those with recent injuries, surgeries, or other serious health issues will not be included. Participants can expect to wear the smart insoles during their usual activities, providing valuable information about their walking and balance without needing expensive equipment. This research aims to help healthcare providers make better decisions to support the long-term movement and health of these young patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Children and adolescents with pediatric rheumatic disease:
• • Aged 6-18 years
• • Diagnosed with JIA or FMF at least 6 months ago at the Istanbul Medical Faculty Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
• Healthy children and adolescents:
• • Aged 6-18 years
• • Willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Exclusion criteria for children and adolescents with pediatric rheumatic disease:
• • History of trauma or surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
• • Presence of a chronic disease other than JIA or FMF
• • Acute pain for any reason
• • Visual or hearing problems
• • Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of given instructions
• Exclusion criteria for healthy children and adolescents:
• • History of trauma or surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
• • Hearing or visual problems
• • Acute pain for any reason