The Connection Between Gait Variability Parameters and Balance Performance in Children With Physical Disability

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Brain Injury; Cerebral Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT00338858
• Lead Sponsor: Alyn Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between gait variability parameters and balance performance in children with physical disability

Detailed Description

Step length and step time variability will be measured with an electronic walkway, strength of 4 lower-extremity muscle groups will be tested bilaterally with a hand held dynamometer, walking performance as will be assessed by the 2 minute walk test, energy expenditure index (EEI) and rating of perceived exertion (OMNI scale).

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-06
• Study Start: 2006-06
• Study First Submitted: 2006-06-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-06-19
• Study First Posted: 2006-06-20
• Primary Completion: 2008-04
• Study Completion: 2008-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 2011-02-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

3 years of age and older Ambulate, with or without an aid

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center; 🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel