Postural Control in Breast Hypertrophy

Completed

• Conditions: Hypertrophy; Sensation Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT01519024
• Lead Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Brief Summary

Principles of motor control suggest that breast hypertrophy can lead to sensoriomotor alterations and impairment in body balance due to postural misalignment. The investigators conducted this study to evaluate the postural control with different sensorial information condition in women with breast hypertrophy.

Detailed Description

Up to the moment, changes caused by breast hypertrophy are described based on the alteration of body mass distribution leading to an impact of psychological and physical aspects. However, the investigators hypothesize that due to alterations in postural alignment, sensoriomotor inputs are also impaired and postural or motor control are ultimately compromised.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-04
• Primary Completion: 2011-02
• Study Completion: 2011-09
• Status Verified: 2012-01
• Study First Submitted: 2012-01-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-01-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-01-25
• Study First Posted: 2012-01-26
• Last Update Posted: 2012-01-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• For the breast hypertrophy group, the women had to be in attendance in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Department of Gynecology of Clinical Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria

• For both groups:

  • rheumatic, neurological, respiratory and vestibular conditions due to possible balance alterations

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine: University of São Paulo; 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil