Walking focus and distraction in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how paying attention to walking or doing another task at the same time affects walking in children with cerebral palsy. It may help understand how to improve training and therapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (GMFCS level I to III)
- You are younger than 16 years old
- You use a rigid or ground-reaction ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) on both legs to help straighten your knee when standing or walking
- You do not have behavior or communication issues that would make it hard to follow instructions
- You do not have major vision problems or other conditions that affect walking
- You are willing to sign a consent form (with a parent or guardian if needed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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