RecruitingNCT06532981

The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP

The Effect of the Ankle-foot Orthosis on Muscle Activity in the Lower Limbs in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Summary

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have altered gait patterns as a result of primary and secondary symptoms. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently used to improve their gait. Despite evidence of AFO-effects on gait kinetics and -kinematics, the effects on muscle activity remain unclear. This study will investigate the effect of AFOs on the amplitude and timing, as well as the co-activation of lower limb muscle activity in children with spastic CP.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people with spastic cerebral palsy. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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