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Official title Balance Assessment Scale and Strength Measurement Protocol to Measure Functionality in Adults With Spinal Deformity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04642456
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Develop reliable methods for functional assessment, for trunk strength, of Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) patients and create a first clinical and normative database 1. Compare functionality of ASD and control subjects 2.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 79. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- pathological people:
- Adult (\>18 years old) people suffering from a adult spinal deformity with sagittal or coronal plane misalignment diagnosed on EOS imaging.
- Ability to walk at least 50 meters distance independently without a walking aid.
- No documented neurological disease or vestibular lesion affecting balance nor a current history of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities...
- Adults (\> 18 year old)
You likely can't join if
- ASD patients:
- Age \ 79 years old
- Absence of adult spinal deformity
- Non-ability to walk at least 50 meters distance independently, with or without a walking aid.
- Missing patient informed consent
- Patients presenting with a neurological disease affecting balance other than Parkinson's disease such as stroke and/or Vestibular lesion
See the full eligibility criteria
- pathological people:
- Adult (\>18 years old) people suffering from a adult spinal deformity with sagittal or coronal plane misalignment diagnosed on EOS imaging.
- Ability to walk at least 50 meters distance independently without a walking aid.
- No documented neurological disease or vestibular lesion affecting balance nor a current history of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities affecting motor performance. control group:
- Adults (\> 18 year old)
- No current history of back pain and spinal deformity.
- Ability to walk at least 1000 meters distance independently without a walking aid.
- No documented neurological disease or vestibular lesion affecting balance nor a current history of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities affecting motor performance.
- ASD patients:
- Age \ 79 years old
- Absence of adult spinal deformity
- Non-ability to walk at least 50 meters distance independently, with or without a walking aid.
- Missing patient informed consent
- Patients presenting with a neurological disease affecting balance other than Parkinson's disease such as stroke and/or Vestibular lesion
- Patients with a history of spinal fusion surgery.
- Patients with a current history of diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders of the trunk and/or lower extremities affecting the motor performance such as severe hip arthrosis with or without flexion contracture, severe knee...
- Age \ 79 years old
- Backpain and/or Sciatica at time of the study
- Presence of adult spinal deformity leading to a pathological sagittal alignment
- Non-ability to walk at least 1000 meters distance independently without a walking aid
- Missing patient informed consent
- Patients presenting with a neurological disease affecting balance such as Stroke, Parkinson's disease and/or Vestibular lesion
- Patients with a current history of diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders of the trunk and/or lower extremities affecting the motor performance such as severe hip arthrosis with or without flexion contracture, severe knee...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 79 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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