Walking Training With Leg Casts for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether special leg casts (devices that support the lower leg and ankle) can help children with cerebral palsy walk better during rehabilitation training. Researchers will check if the casts are safe, comfortable, and effective at improving walking ability.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 14 years old and not yet fully through puberty (Tanner stage 1 or 2, meaning early pubertal development)
- Your child has cerebral palsy affecting both sides of the body (diplegia or quadriplegia), with the ability to walk with or without help (GMFCS levels I, II, or III)
- Your child's doctor believes walking training would help them
- Your child can use a pain scale to describe how they feel during the study
- Your child has not received botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the past 4 months and can wait until after the study for the next dose
- Your family has French social security insurance and is not currently in another medical research study
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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