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NCT Number: NCT06430294

Caracteristics of Pediatric Spinal Mobilizations

This observational study aims to create simulations using pediatric manikins to teach pediatric spinal mobilizations. We'll measure the force and duration of spinal mobilizations applied by chiropractors on pediatric manikins. Another objective is to gather feedback from both students and teachers on the effectiveness of using manikins for teaching.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. How much force and for how long do chiropractors apply spinal mobilizations on pediatric manikins?

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Key information

Conditions

Spinal Mobilization

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Université Québec à Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G8Z4M3, Canada

About this study

This project aims to initiate the development of low-fidelity simulations to enhance the learning of skills associated with performing pediatric spinal mobilizations. This will be achieved by gathering target values for the force and duration of spinal mobilizations performed by chiropractors on pediatric manikins.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being a chiropractor in private practice and a member of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec

Exclusion criteria

  • Not been able to perform pediatric spinal mobilizations

Treatment and study plan

Spinal mobilisation

Other

Application of a force on pediatric manikins.

Primary outcomes

  1. Peak force (N) reached during the spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor

    Time frame: During the spinal mobilization

    The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The peak force reached during the therapy will be extracted.

  2. Duration (s) of spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor

    Time frame: During the spinal mobilization

    The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The duration of the therapy will be extracted.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Force-time Characteristics of Spinal Mobilizations Delivered on Pediatric Manikins

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 28, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 8, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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