Can a game make the walking test more fun for kids?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if adding game-like features to a standard 6-minute walking test makes it more engaging for children with muscle or nerve disorders. It may help kids stay motivated and perform better during the test.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has a condition affecting muscles or nerves (like muscular dystrophy or similar).
- Your child can walk, even if they use braces or a walker.
- Your child is old enough to follow simple instructions in English.
- Your child is medically stable on the test day (no recent surgery or serious illness).
- Your family speaks English at home.
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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