Gait Parameters of Persons With Down Syndrome With and Without Orthotics Using GaitRite

Oregon Health and Science University23 enrolled

Overview

This is a research study of persons with Down Syndrome between 2 and 80 years old who are independently walking. The purpose of this study is to see what effect orthotics have on how people with Down Syndrome walk.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Down Syndrome

Interventions

custom orthoticsPROCEDURE

Orthotics are fabricated uniquely for each patient and use molds or casts of their foot as the template. They are fabricated by a licensed orthotist. There is no device or brand name other than custom orthotics.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 2 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Down Syndrome, independent walkers Exclusion Criteria: * Down Syndrome, not independently walking

Locations (1)

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Portland, Oregon, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Gait will be measured with the GaitRite gait evaluation system.

Specific temporal and spatial parameters of gait will be measured with the GaitRite gait evaluation system. Subjects will walk with and without their orthotics. Measurement will be by changes in the previously noted gait parameters between the orthotics and non-orthotics groups.

Time frame: 3 years

Secondary Outcomes

Elucidate patterns in the development of walking in persons with Down Syndrome using GaitRite®.

The previously described parameters of gait as measured by the GaitRite system will be used to establish an overview of the development of gait in persons with Down Syndrome.

Time frame: 3 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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