Comparison of Measurements of the Cervical Spine in Adults With and Without Immobilisation
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 38
- Locations
- 4
- Primary Endpoint
- Measurements of Angulation of the Neck (C-spine) on MRI Scans
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This is a prospective study aiming to assess the shape of the neck in adults. In addition the study will look at the shape of the neck in a spinal collar and the comfort while wearing a spinal collar.
Detailed Description
The investigators aim to compare baseline scans of the neck in those aged 18yrs and older to a second neck scan where the participant is wearing a spinal collar. Experts will analyse the scans for measurements of angulations. In addition the study will collect demographic data and results from a validated patient questionnaire assessing comfort wearing the spinal collar.
The hypothesis:
- The shape of the neck is different when comparing the young and old populations
- The spinal collar does not alter the shape of the spine
- The spinal collars are uncomfortable in the elderly population
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Basic Science
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Persons aged 18yrs and over to those aged 30yrs
- •Persons aged 70yrs and over
- •Ability to give informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Persons under 18yrs of age and those aged 31yrs -69yrs
- •Persons who lack capacity to consent for entry into the study
- •Persons who are unable to complete the visual analogue score or questionnaire due to co-existent visual and hearing loss. Severe hearing impairment will be defined as unable to hear the researcher with hearing aids if required. Severe visual impairment will be defined as being unable to read the patient information sheet even with visual aids.
- •Persons unable to understand the information leaflet in English.
- •Those with current neck pain, known previous C-spine injury or known medical condition affecting the spine.
- •Persons who do not pass the safety questionnaire to undergo an MRI scan
- •Persons who are unable to tolerate an MRI scan due to claustrophobia
- •Persons who are unable to transfer to the scanner table independently
- •Persons unable to lie flat and still for 10 minutes
- •Persons who do not give consent to their General Practitioner being informed of scan results.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Measurements of Angulation of the Neck (C-spine) on MRI Scans
Time Frame: Baseline MRI image, approximately 30 minutes and second MRI image (with collar on), after one hour of wearing collar.
Comparison of the measurements of angulation of the neck (assessed on MRI imaging) in the young person compared to the older person. Statistical analysis to allow comparison of groups.
Secondary Outcomes
- The Degree of Change in Measurements of Angulation of the Neck (C-spine) on MRI Scans Whilst Wearing a Spinal Collar Compared to When Not Wearing a Spinal Collar.(Baseline MRI image, approximately 30 minutes and second MRI image (with collar on), after one hour of wearing collar.)