NCT06400043 Dual-tasking Effect on Gait in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
| NCT ID | NCT06400043 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Gait |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 23 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-07-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 23 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.
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Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to collect data in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) aged between 7 and 17 years for analyses of the gait pattern while walking at the Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab (GRAIL) at the university hospital of Ghent. Children with DCD will be asked to take a motor test (M-ABC-2) as well as walk on the treadmill during a single session of approximately 3 hours. The following data will be collected on the GRAIL while subjects walk at different gait speeds: 3D kinematics, kinetics, and EMG. Additionally, 3D kinematics, kinetics, and EMG data will be collected when performing either a cognitive (Stroop Color and Word Test) or motor (requiring arm swing) dual-task while walking at comfortable walking speed..
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * They have an official DCD diagnosis; * Are aged between 7 and 17 years old; * Can walk at least 15 minutes consecutively; * Have good or corrected vision. Exclusion Criteria: * They suffer from a neurological disorder; * Take medications that affect gait and balance; * Have undergone surgical procedures on the lower limbs in the past; * Experience pain in their lower limbs or back at the time of testing.
Contact & Investigator
Lynn Bar-On
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Ghent
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06400043 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 7 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Gait. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06400043 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06400043 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at michelle.verhoeven@ugent.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06400043 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06400043 clinical trial?
NCT06400043 is sponsored by University Ghent. The principal investigator is Lynn Bar-On at University Ghent. The trial plans to enroll 23 participants.