Walk study for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how children with cerebral palsy walk compared to healthy children. Researchers use small sensors to measure movement, and the goal is to better understand walking problems.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 17 years old.
- Your child must be able to understand and follow simple instructions.
- Your family must live within 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) of the study location in Dijon, France.
- Your child must be covered by French national health insurance.
- If your child has cerebral palsy, they must be able to walk without using a cane or walker.
- Your child cannot have any other condition that affects their walking.
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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