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NCT01060358CompletedNot Applicable

Neuromuscular Neutral Zones in Humans: A New Method to Assess Spinal Stability

University of Colorado, Denver1 site in 1 country25 target enrollmentStarted: August 2009Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
25
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
neuromuscular neutral zones
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to verify the existence of neuromuscular neutral zones(NNZs) in humans, and develop non-invasive techniques to measure intervertebral kinematics of the lumbar spine. The results will be used to accurately quantify NNZs in humans, and provide a foundation for clinical trials on low back pain patients using this methodology.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case Only
Time Perspective
Cross Sectional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
21 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •21-45 years of age - typical working age in physically demanding jobs
  • •no history of low back injury or musculoskeletal disorder in the past one year
  • •any activity history: sedentary, active, or non-athletic, and 4) any ethnic background or race
  • •body mass index score less than 30

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Younger than 21 or older than 45 years old (range not relevant to majority of physical labor force)
  • •previous injury, disorder, or illness related to the low back
  • •professional athletes
  • •professional workers engaged in physical labor (e.g., roofers, loaders/unloaders in warehouses, tile/concrete layers, etc.)
  • •pregnancy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

neuromuscular neutral zones

Time Frame: one year

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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