Robot Based Gait Training Therapy for Pediatric Population With Cerebral Palsy Using the CPWalker

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy

In brief

This trial is being conducted to determine if the CPWalker can be used as a gait training intervention for pediatric patients with gait impairments due to cerebral palsy

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03937700

Run by

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

People needed

30

Starts

2019-07-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-11

Who can join

Age: 11 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy with spastic diplegia
• Gross Motor Function Classification System score of 2-4
• Age 11-21 at time of enrollment
• Maximum weight of 75kg
• Height range of approximately 110cm to 170cm
• Ability to understand and follow verbal cues
• Lower limb measurements meet specifications of CPWalker
• Cognition sufficient to communicate pain or discomfort and follow one step direction from the investigator

You may not qualify if…

• Any orthopedic surgeries less than 3 months prior to study enrollment or ongoing botox injections
• Severe musculoskeletal deformities affecting safe and comfortable fit into the exoskeleton as determined by the investigator. Patients may be able to wear their AFOs in the CPWalker if it allows for safe fit.
• Unhealed wounds/lesions
• Critical motor control alterations such as dystonia, choreoathetosis, or ataxia
• Aggressive or self-harming behavior
• Severe cognitive impairments that prevent a subject from being able to understand the exercises an/or interact with the study staff

Where it is running

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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