Metrological Properties of a Digital Motion Analysis Research Application for Assessing the Motor Abilities and Performance of Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT07432789 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: GUEUGNON THCS 2024
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorder that is the leading cause of motor disability in children. It causes significant motor impairments, affecting various aspects such as fine and gross motor skills, as well as locomotion, which has a major impact on the quality of life of affected children. It is therefore essential to characterize these functional impairments in order to guide clinical decisions and maximize the motor function of affected children. Currently, the assessment of motor function is based on physical examinations and functional scales, such as the Gross Motor Function Classification System, which is specifically designed to assess children with CP. However, movement analysis using optoelectronic systems is considered the gold standard for this assessment, even though these systems have notable limitations (expensive installation, time-consuming use, and use only in a clinical environment, making it difficult to assess motor skills in children's everyday lives). In order to establish a comprehensive and personalized functional diagnosis, it is crucial to evaluate other fundamental motor tasks such as running, jumping, object control, and balance tasks. Recently, innovative markerless motion analysis technologies have been developed that allow analysis using smartphones or tablets outside of healthcare facilities. Therefore, developing an application dedicated to motion analysis for children with cerebral palsy that is easy to access and can be used frequently could yield many significant benefits.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Angle (in degrees) of knee flexion in sagittal view during a two-foot vertical jump using digital motion analysis software

  We will measure the left and right knees, which will be classified as either the most affected lower limb or the least affected lower limb in the PC group.

  Up to 8 months

• Angle (in degrees) of knee flexion in sagittal view during a two-foot vertical jump using the Gold Standard system (Motion Capture System).

  We will measure the left and right knees, which will be classified as either the most affected lower limb or the least affected lower limb in the PC group.

  Up to 8 months

Study Arms (2)

Children with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy as defined by SCPE

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Assessment of functional abilities; Other: Children's self-questionnaires; Other: Parent self-assessment questionnaires; Other: Semi-structured interview

Healthy volunteers

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Assessment of functional abilities

Interventions

Children's self-questionnaires OTHER

ABILOCO-Kids

Children with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy as defined by SCPE

Parent self-assessment questionnaires OTHER

GOAL

Children with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy as defined by SCPE

Semi-structured interview OTHER

Interview

Children with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy as defined by SCPE

Assessment of functional abilities OTHER

Gold standard

Children with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy as defined by SCPE; Healthy volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Common to both groups:
• Obtaining free and informed consent from the child and at least one parent
• Children of all genders aged 6 to 18
• Children affiliated with or beneficiaries of a social security system
• For the Cerebral Palsy group:
• Medical diagnosis of CP according to the SCPE (Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe) definition;
• Unilateral and bilateral impairment;
• Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) = I to III;
• No major cognitive or visual impairments that limit the performance of motor tasks
• For the control group:
• \- Children free from any disease
• Other volunteers included in the protocol (qualitative analysis only (parents and clinicians)):
• Parent(s) of children with CP included in this study;
• Healthcare professionals and researchers involved in monitoring children with CP and/or evaluating the research application within the framework of this study

You may not qualify if:

• Common to both groups:
• Participants or parent(s) of participants who do not speak French
• Children subject to legal protection measures
• Pregnant or breastfeeding participants
• For the Cerebral Palsy group:
• Presence of a cause of neuro-orthopedic disorders other than CP
• Limiting pain
• Medical or surgical interventions planned between visit 1 and visit 2
• Children with a condition other than cerebral palsy that affects their walking ability

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chu Dijon Bourgogne

Dijon, 21000, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Paul ORNETTI

CONTACT

03.80.29.38.72; paul.ornetti@chu-dijon.fr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 10, 2026
• First Posted: February 25, 2026
• Study Start: March 18, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 16, 2028
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 16, 2028
• Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

FR (1)