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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery Using Gait Laboratory Versus Observational Gait Analysis in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Canada60 participantsStarted 2007-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this pilot trial is to determine whether the addition of gait laboratory analysis for surgical decision making, compared with the use of observational analysis alone, results in improved functional outcomes in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy undergoing multi-level lower extremity orthopaedic surgery.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy.
✓. Age 6 to 15 years at the time of the initial assessment.
✓. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II or III (demonstrable independent ambulatory potential with or without orthotics/assist devices).
✓. Patients have been referred for assessment and treatment of gait abnormality.
✓. Patients have a gait abnormality interfering with their physical function.
✓. Patients are candidates for orthopaedic surgery including soft tissue and/or bony procedures involving at least 2 levels, in one or both lower extremities (e.g. knee \& ankle).
✓. Patients must be able to undergo instrumented gait analysis in a motion laboratory.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Presence of dystonia, athetosis, or mixed tone abnormalities.
✕. History of orthopaedic lower extremity procedures within the previous 2 years.
✕. Patients who have had previous gait laboratory analysis that has been seen by the treating surgeon.
✕. Patients who will be unable to return for the required follow up visits/gait analysis.

What they're measuring

General Effect Size of Secondary Outcomes

Timeframe: Post Study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00419432

SponsorThe Hospital for Sick Children

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08

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