Down Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Down Syndrome, Orthotics, Gait Analysis
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREcustom orthotics
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.
Sponsors
Oregon Health and Science University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Down Syndrome, independent walkers
Exclusion criteria
* Down Syndrome, not independently walking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gait will be measured with the GaitRite gait evaluation system. | 3 years | 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. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Elucidate patterns in the development of walking in persons with Down Syndrome using GaitRite®. | 3 years | 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. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed