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NCT Number: NCT02489188

Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System

To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations. Novel technologies allow capturing detailed movement patters within a few minutes. The aim of this regional study is to compare aspects of movement tasks measured using a mobile gait analysis system to those measured using laboratory based systems and to determine aspects of gait patterns relevant for different orthopaedic conditions. Moreover, the researchers will investigate if these relevant aspects can be altered using surgical treatment or manual therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Osteoarthritis Arthritis Contracture Hip Osteoarthritis Joint Diseases Knee Osteoarthritis Lumbar Spine Stenosis Muscle Contracture Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University Hospital Basel

Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland

About this study

This is a cross-sectional study. Pre- and post-treatment data will only be collected in patients undergoing routine orthopaedic treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥ 40 years, for patients: diagnosed osteoarthritis at the ankle, knee or hip, lumbar spinal stenosis or limited range of motion at the knee

Exclusion criteria

  • Body mass index > 35kg/m2
  • Use of walking aids
  • Inability to walk for 6 minutes
  • Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Inability to follow procedures due to psychological disorders or dementia

Treatment and study plan

Arthroplasty

Procedure

patients, who are scheduled for arthroplasty, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery

Manual therapy

Other

patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment

lumbar spinal stenosis decompression

Procedure

patients, who are scheduled for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery

Primary outcomes

  1. symmetry index

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in symmetry index

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    changes in gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems

  2. maximum isokinetic joint moment [Nm]

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    isokinetic muscle strength

  3. relative electromyographic (EMG) intensity

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    electromyographic activity normalised to activity during maximum voluntary contraction

  4. differences between maximum flexion and extension [degrees]

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    passive range of motion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Gait Asymmetry in Orthopaedic Conditions of the Lower Extremity Assessed Using Portable and Laboratory Based Systems: Cross-sectional Observational Single-centre Pilot Study

Acronym: Asymmetry

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 2, 2015
Registry last updated
Nov 15, 2019

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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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