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NCT Number: NCT02985788

Self Digital Photography for Assessing Elbow Range of Motion

Loss of elbow range of motion can significantly affect activities of daily living. Measuring elbow range of motion is critical for tracking post surgical outcomes. This study seeks to validate the ability to validate self photography as a means of followup through long distance correspondence.

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Key information

Conditions

Contracture of Elbow Joint

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

About this study

Loss of elbow range of motion is common after trauma and can significantly affect activities of daily living. Patients across the country travel to tertiary referral centers to have this problem addressed. Followup is critical and can often be difficult given distances between patients home and their healthcare provider. Measuring postoperative outcomes requires accurate and reliable documentation of range of motion. Previously, the investigators have validated digital photography as a means of accurately measuring elbow range of motion. In that study, photographs were taken by a non-professional photographer. With the advance in personal technology, patients now have the ability to take photos themselves. This study seeks to validate self photography, which will ultimately improve patient follow up and improve clinical monitoring

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Elbow contracture in the sagittal place

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to read English
  • Unable to forward flex shoulder to 90 degrees or hold their shoulder at 90 degrees for the duration of the examination
  • Unable to tolerate the exercise due to pain

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Digital photo-based elbow range of motion measurement compared to traditional goniometry

    Time frame: up to 2 months

    Patients will follow instructions to take a photograph of themselves capturing elbow range of motion (flexion, extension, supination and pronation). Elbow range of motion will then be measured clinically with a goniometer. Patient's active participation will be 1 day. Range of motion will be measured off of photographs 1 month after capturing pictures and repeated 2 weeks later

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Validation of Self Digital Photography for Assessing Elbow Range of Motion

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Dec 7, 2016
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 2018

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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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