Proprioceptive Postural Control and Diaphragm Paresis
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseProprioceptive Postural ControlRespiratory Disorders
- Registration Number
- NCT01505556
- Lead Sponsor
- KU Leuven
- Brief Summary
Proprioceptive weighting changes may explain differences in postural control performance. In addition, the respiratory movement has a disturbing effect on postural balance. Postural balance seems to be impaired in individuals with respiratory disorders. Increased risk of falling is reported in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Besides the essential role of respiration, the diaphragm may also play an important role in the control of the trunk and postural balance.
The aim of the study is to clarify whether proprioceptive postural control is impaired in individuals with diaphragm paresis.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Not provided
- History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, the pelvis or the lower quadrant
- One of the following conditions: Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, stroke, history of vestibular disorder
- Respiratory disorder other than diaphragm paresis
- Recent diagnosis of cancer
- Significant cardiovascular comorbidity
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Proprioceptive postural control 1 year Center of pressure displacement (force plate) in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
🇧🇪Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium