Muscle Activity With the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses in Cerebral Palsy

April 17, 2007 updated by: University Children's Hospital Basel
The purpose of this study is to investigate the change in muscle activity during gait with the use of ankle foot orthoses in children diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

A small group of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy is investigated by 3D instrumented gait analysis. Muscle activity is measured by surface electromyography (sEMG) of selected lower limb muscle groups. Kinematic, Kinetic, and sEMG data are compared between both lower limbs walking with and without an ankle foot orthosis. Data are also compared with those of an healthy control group.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

24

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
    • BS
      • Basel, BS, Switzerland, CH-4055
        • Laboratory for Movement Analysis

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
  • age between 8 and 18 years
  • must have an equinus barefoot gait pattern
  • must have a heel-toe gait pattern with ankle foot orthosis
  • no prior operations

Exclusion Criteria:

  • no Botulinumtoxin treatment for at least 6 months prior to investigation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University Children's Hospital Basel

Investigators

  • Study Director: Reinald Brunner, Prof.Dr.med., University Children's Hospital Basel
  • Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Romkes, M.Sc., University Children's Hospital Basel

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 17, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 18, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 18, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2007

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 94/04

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