Skip to main content
OpenTrials
Completed

NCT Number: NCT06138912

Thoracolumbar Junction

Several studies have investigated the mechanical behavior of the thoracolumbar spine. However, an accurate reference for normal functional local alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction is still illusive. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional cohort study with a balanced distribution of age and sex of healthy subjects to examine the normal alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction using dynamic plain radiography. This study aimed to provide data that can be used when planning surgery or performing rehabilitation in pathological situations.

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Spinal Curvatures Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Diseases

Age range

20 year–78 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Chonnam National University Hospital

Gwangju, Dong-gu, 61469, South Korea

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • A total of 120 asymptomatic healthy volunteer subjects aged 20 to 79 without back pain complaints were included if they successfully met the study's exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

  • (1) coronal deformity (Cobb angle > 10°); (2) a history of prior spine surgery; (3) a history of hip or knee arthroplasty or any other realignment surgery of the lower extremities (osteotomy, trauma, etc.); (4) complaints of back or neck pain that resulted in missed work, affected daily living activities, participation in recreational activities or required narcotic pain medication; (5) degenerative or pathologic conditions of the spine that necessitated physician intervention (i.e., physician appointment or epidural steroid injections); (6) non-ambulatory patients; (7) a history of neuromuscular disorders, inflammatory arthritis, or congenital anomalies; and (8) pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

plain radiography (x-ray)

Radiation

Radiographic imaging of the subjects was performed, and anteroposterior, lateral, flexion-extension, and right-left lateral bending radiograph views were obtained

Primary outcomes

  1. Normal Functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar Junction

    Time frame: 2year

    The present study measured the normal functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar junction based on the age and sex of healthy subjects

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chonnam National University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Normal Functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Cross-Sectional Study of Healthy Subjects

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 18, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 18, 2023

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

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.

Related clinical trials

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.