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Gait Parameters of Persons With Down Syndrome With and Without Orthotics Using GaitRite

Completed
Conditions
Down Syndrome
Interventions
Procedure: custom orthotics
Registration Number
NCT01390558
Lead Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Brief Summary

This is a research study of persons with Down Syndrome between 2 and 80 years old who are independently walking. The purpose of this study is to see what effect orthotics have on how people with Down Syndrome walk.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • Down Syndrome, independent walkers
Exclusion Criteria
  • Down Syndrome, not independently walking

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Persons with Down Syndrome who use orthoticscustom orthoticsOrthotic users
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gait will be measured with the GaitRite gait evaluation system.3 years

Specific temporal and spatial parameters of gait will be measured with the GaitRite gait evaluation system. Subjects will walk with and without their orthotics. Measurement will be by changes in the previously noted gait parameters between the orthotics and non-orthotics groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Elucidate patterns in the development of walking in persons with Down Syndrome using GaitRite®.3 years

The previously described parameters of gait as measured by the GaitRite system will be used to establish an overview of the development of gait in persons with Down Syndrome.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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