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NCT Number: NCT05646966

Trunkstability: a Predisposition for Armfunction

Trunk stability is supposed to be an important predisposition for arm function. To the investors knowledge this is never been demonstrated.

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Key information

Conditions

Trunk Stability Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Revaki Ugent

Ghent, Oost Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

About this study

Fifty healthy subjects will execute a reaching movement in sitting. They will reach to a cone at a distance of little more than armlength.

Electromyogram (EMG) and kinematics will be the outcome measures. Secondary outcome measures are: sex, dexterity, skillfulness, Fifty first time stroke patients will execute the same movements. Primery outcome is EMG and kinematics; secundary outcome measures are: side of hemiplegia, arm recuperation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI < 30
  • no orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching
  • age between 18 and 70 yrs

Exclusion criteria

  • BMI>30
  • orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching
  • < 18 yrs of age
  • >70 yrs of age

Treatment and study plan

one time testing

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Electromyography to analyze muscle activation

    Time frame: 2 hours

    which muscle is active during a reaching movement

  2. kinematics to analyze trunk involvement

    Time frame: 2 hours

    when is the trunk involved in a reaching movement

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Ghent

Other

Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Ghent

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Dec 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2022

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