3D Motion Capture System Study

STUDY BASICS

Have you been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and are 21-45 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help learn more about the movement of ankle and knee joints. Participation will last about 2 hours and involves CT and x-ray imaging of the knee and ankle. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Cerebral palsy is a group of problems that affect body movement, muscle coordination, and posture. The purpose of this study is to help researchers improve the ability to detect changes in the bones and muscles of people with and without a diagnosis of cerebral palsy using a non-invasive method called 3D motion capture. 3D motion capture allows researchers to use video and sensors to record and analyze body movement. Researchers hope their findings may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for people with movement disorders in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 21-45
• Diagnosed with diplegic or hiplegic cerebral palsy
• No history of osteoporosis or other bone, ligament, muscle, nerve, tendon and/or joint disorders
• No history of injuries in the lower body
• Body mass index (BMI) between 18-30
• If female, not pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves 1 study visit that will last about 2 hours. During the visit, you will be asked to undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan of your ankle and knee. A CT scan is a computerized x-ray that takes pictures of the inside of the body. You will also have high-speed x-ray images taken of your ankle and knee while you walk on the ground and a treadmill. Reflective markers will be placed on your body so the 3D motion capture system can record the movements.