Plain-English translation of NCT06532981 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs)—special braces worn around the ankle and foot—change the way leg muscles work when children with cerebral palsy walk. This study will use motion capture cameras and sensors that measure muscle activity to see exactly which muscles are affected when kids wear their prescribed braces compared to walking without them.
Ankle-foot braces are commonly prescribed to help children with cerebral palsy walk better and prevent future problems, but doctors don't fully understand how these braces change muscle activity in both the lower leg and upper leg. This research will help doctors know whether the braces are helping muscles stay strong or if they might be causing muscles to weaken over time.
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On the day of testing, you'll come to the motion analysis lab where researchers will first do a standard physical exam. Then you'll walk on an overground walkway (normal floor) and on a treadmill while wearing special sensors on your legs that measure muscle activity. Cameras will track your body movements as you walk both with and without your ankle-foot braces. The whole visit takes a few hours and is designed to fit into your regular clinical follow-up appointment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
Belgium
Sponsor
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
January 2023
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Laure Everaert
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium
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