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NCT Number: NCT02632357

Longitudinal Experimental Study on ULNTT and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Motion Patterns Relationship

Study Design: Longitudinal Experimental Study

Objective: Analyze the relationship between Upper Limb Neural Tension Test (ULNTT1) and cervico-thoracic spine biomechanics using a new motion-capture spine movement data analyzing model based on Least Square Approximation.

Summary of Background Data: ULNTT1 is a test able to determine cervical nerve roots and brachial plexus displacement within their interface structures. No studies were conducted about ULNTT1 and cervico-thoracic spine motion patterns relationship.

Methods: 12 subjects with ULNTT1 asymmetry > 10° (AS group) and 11 subjects with ULNTT1 symmetry (S group) at clinical tests will be enrolled for the study. Subjects will be analyzed for ULNTT1 with an electrogoniometer using two parameters, one operator and one patient-dependent. Fine lateral bending cervico-thoracic spine motion patterns will be collected with motion-capturing technique and data will be analyzed with Least Square Approximation tools. Subjects with impairments in cervico-thoracic spine mobility will undergo to correction of those with spinal manipulative therapy. ULNTT1 and spine mobility will be so re-evaluated with same methods.

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Key information

Conditions

Cervicobrachial Neuralgia Brachial Plexus Neuritis Brachial Plexus Neuropathies Nervous System Diseases Neuritis Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istituti Clinici Zucchi

Carate Brianza, MB, 20841, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • AS group: ULNTT asymmetry >10°
  • S group: ULNTT symmetry

Exclusion criteria

  • History of neck, shoulder or arm surgical interventions or major trauma, peripheral neuropathy, mental disturbance, limitation of shoulder, elbow or wrist range of motion, BMI >25.

Treatment and study plan

Spinal Manipulation

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Upper Limb Neural Tension Test at baseline: R2

    Time frame: Baseline

    ULNTT are neurodynamics test of brachial plexus. Two parameters are collected during the procedure: firm resistance to elbow extension, named R2, operator dependent, and severe pain onset, named P2, patient dependent. Both results are expressed as degrees that left to full elbow extension. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

  2. Upper Limb Neural Tension Test at baseline: P2

    Time frame: Baseline

    ULNTT are neurodynamics test of brachial plexus. Two parameters are collected during the procedure: firm resistance to elbow extension, named R2, operator dependent, and severe pain onset, named P2, patient dependent. Both results are expressed as degrees that left to full elbow extension. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

  3. Cervico-Thoracic Spine Lateral Bending at baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    Cervico-thoracic spine side bending is registered with motion-capture technology. Results are analyzed with Least Square Approximation tools and expressed as mathematical parameters in angles. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

  4. Upper Limb Neural Tension Test after intervention: R2

    Time frame: Immediately after intervention, same day than baseline acquisition

    ULNTT are neurodynamics test of brachial plexus. Two parameters are collected during the procedure: firm resistance to elbow extension, named R2, operator dependent, and severe pain onset, named P2, patient dependent. Both results are expressed as degrees that left to full elbow extension. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

  5. Upper Limb Neural Tension Test after intervention: P2

    Time frame: Immediately after intervention, same day than baseline acquisition

    ULNTT are neurodynamics test of brachial plexus. Two parameters are collected during the procedure: firm resistance to elbow extension, named R2, operator dependent, and severe pain onset, named P2, patient dependent. Both results are expressed as degrees that left to full elbow extension. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

  6. Cervico-Thoracic Spine Lateral Bending after intervention

    Time frame: Immediately after intervention, same day than baseline acquisition

    Cervico-thoracic spine side bending is registered with motion-capture technology. Results are analyzed with Least Square Approximation tools and expressed as mathematical parameters in angles. Four repetition per side are performed and average value is calculated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Milano Bicocca

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Longitudinal Experimental Study on ULNTT1 and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Motion Patterns Relationship

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Dec 16, 2015
Registry last updated
Mar 1, 2016

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