Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System

Completed

• Conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis; Lumbar Spine Stenosis; Muscle Contracture; Hip Osteoarthritis; Ankle Osteoarthritis
• Interventions: Procedure: arthroplasty; Other: manual therapy; Procedure: lumbar spinal stenosis decompression

• Registration Number: NCT02489188
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Brief Summary

To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations. Novel technologies allow capturing detailed movement patters within a few minutes. The aim of this regional study is to compare aspects of movement tasks measured using a mobile gait analysis system to those measured using laboratory based systems and to determine aspects of gait patterns relevant for different orthopaedic conditions. Moreover, the researchers will investigate if these relevant aspects can be altered using surgical treatment or manual therapy.

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional study. Pre- and post-treatment data will only be collected in patients undergoing routine orthopaedic treatment.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-06
• Study First Submitted: 2015-06-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-06-30
• Study First Posted: 2015-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2019-09-30
• Study Completion: 2019-09-30
• Status Verified: 2019-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-11-14
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• Age ≥ 40 years, for patients: diagnosed osteoarthritis at the ankle, knee or hip, lumbar spinal stenosis or limited range of motion at the knee

Exclusion Criteria

• Body mass index > 35kg/m2
• Use of walking aids
• Inability to walk for 6 minutes
• Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait
• Cardiovascular disease
• Inability to follow procedures due to psychological disorders or dementia

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
hip osteoarthritis	arthroplasty	patients with hip osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
lumbar spinal stenosis	lumbar spinal stenosis decompression	patients with lumbar spinal stenosis scheduled for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
knee osteoarthritis	arthroplasty	patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
muscle contracture	manual therapy	patients with functionally limited range of motion at the knee because of muscle contracture scheduled for manual therapy
ankle osteoarthritis	arthroplasty	patients with ankle osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
knee osteoarthritis	manual therapy	patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
lumbar spinal stenosis	manual therapy	patients with lumbar spinal stenosis scheduled for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
ankle osteoarthritis	manual therapy	patients with ankle osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
hip osteoarthritis	manual therapy	patients with hip osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
symmetry index	up to 6 months	gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
relative electromyographic (EMG) intensity	up to 6 months	electromyographic activity normalised to activity during maximum voluntary contraction
change in symmetry index	up to 6 months	changes in gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems
maximum isokinetic joint moment [Nm]	up to 6 months	isokinetic muscle strength
differences between maximum flexion and extension [degrees]	up to 6 months	passive range of motion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Basel; 🇨🇭 Basel, Basel Stadt, Switzerland