Lateral Neck Flexor Endurance and Hyperlaxity
- Conditions
- Hypermobility, JointMuscular WeaknessPhysical Endurance
- Interventions
- Other: lateral neck flexor endurance test
- Registration Number
- NCT04770987
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Hartford
- Brief Summary
The lateral neck flexor endurance test has been proposed to assess for unilateral muscular deficits. It is not known if individuals with hyperlaxity have different muscular endurance than individuals without hyperlaxity.
- Detailed Description
Thirty individuals with systemic hyperlaxity as determined with the Beighton scale will be assessed for lateral neck flexor endurance and compared to age and gender matched controls. Basic demographic information will be collected, and all individuals will report Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scales (NPRS) for their neck, as well duration of any neck pain. All participants will then undergo testing of lateral neck flexor muscle endurance, repeated twice on each side. Average hold times will be compared for individuals with hyperlaxity (5 or greater on Beighton scale) and the healthy age and gender matched controls. Analysis will also include covariates of NDI scores, pain scores, and chronicity of symptoms.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
systemic hyperlaxity of 5 or greater on Beighton Index, healthy age/gender matched controls
- neck pain that spreads into the arms;
- whiplash injury within the last 6 weeks;
- diagnosed neuropathy or other nervous system disorders;
- a history of spinal surgery in their neck;
- fibromyalgia;
- insulin dependent diabetes;
- involved in legal activity regarding neck pain
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description hyperlaxity lateral neck flexor endurance test 30 individuals with systemic hyperlaxity as defined by a score of 5 or greater on the Beighton Hypermobility Scale control lateral neck flexor endurance test 30 healthy, age and gender matched individuals without hyperlaxity
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method lateral neck flexor endurance single testing session at enrollment maximum hold time
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Beighton Hyperlaxity Scale at enrollment Assessment of systemic hyperlaxity, 0-9 points, higher indicates greater hyperlaxity
Neck Disability Index at enrollment Questionnaire assessing impact of neck symptoms on function, 0-100 points, higher score indicates greater disability
Numeric pain rating scale at enrollment assessment of neck pain, 0-10 with higher indicating greater levels of pain
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Hartford
🇺🇸West Hartford, Connecticut, United States