CMT Gait, Mobility, and Balance Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how CMT affects walking, balance, and movement. It compares two groups of people with CMT: those who use an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and those who have had surgery to correct a foot deformity. The goal is to understand which approach works better for improving mobility.
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Who can take part
- You must have a clinical diagnosis and genetic confirmation of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.
- You must be between 12 and 75 years old.
- You must be able to walk at a slow to moderate pace without an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).
- You must be able to read and write in English and give your consent to participate.
- You must either have an AFO prescribed for daily activities OR have had surgery to correct your CMT foot deformity (cavovarus foot).
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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