Effects of WALKBOT-G Robot-assisted Gait Training on Anticipatory Posture Adjustment Function and… (NCT04884386) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of WALKBOT-G Robot-assisted Gait Training on Anticipatory Posture Adjustment Function and Balance With Cerebral Palsy
South Korea22 participantsStarted 2021-06-12
Plain-language summary
In children with cerebral palsy, the quality of walking decreases due to a decrease in the ability to control limbs, including walking, and coordination among various activities of daily living due to a decrease in functional independence and quality of life. Gait disorder is one of the important therapeutic goals of children with cerebral palsy, and recently robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) induces changes in brain plasticity, so it will help improve gross motor control and coordination control.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 6-12 years or younger who have not received botulinum toxin or surgery within 3 months before the study
* Patients diagnosed with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
* Patients diagnosed with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children who cannot understand and follow orders
* Children with stiffness in the lower limbs corresponding to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)\> 3
* Patients who wear a robot and walk without affecting contractures, deformities, or skin problems
* Infants with cardiovascular instability and mild scoliosis with a cobb's angle of 30 degrees or more
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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muscle activation
Timeframe: Change from baseline muscle activation at 4 weeks