Lateral Neck Flexor Endurance and Hyperlaxity

NCT04770987 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PRO02021000205
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Physical Endurance; Hypermobility, Joint; Muscular Weakness

Keywords

neck musculature; endurance; tests and measures

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• lateral neck flexor endurance

  maximum hold time

  single testing session at enrollment

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Beighton Hyperlaxity Scale

  at enrollment

• Neck Disability Index

  at enrollment

• Numeric pain rating scale

  at enrollment

Study Arms (2)

hyperlaxity

30 individuals with systemic hyperlaxity as defined by a score of 5 or greater on the Beighton Hypermobility Scale

Other: lateral neck flexor endurance test

control

30 healthy, age and gender matched individuals without hyperlaxity

Other: lateral neck flexor endurance test

Interventions

lateral neck flexor endurance test OTHER

Individuals will maintain the head in a neutral position off the ground in sidelying for as long as possible.

control; hyperlaxity

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals between the ages of 18-60 with and without systemic hyperlaxity

You may qualify if:

• systemic hyperlaxity of 5 or greater on Beighton Index, healthy age/gender matched controls

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Hartford: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Joint Instability; Muscle Weakness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Muscular Diseases; Neuromuscular Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Brian Swanson, PT, DSc

  University of Hartford

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 22, 2021
• First Posted: February 25, 2021
• Study Start: February 26, 2021
• Primary Completion: July 16, 2021
• Study Completion: July 16, 2021
• Last Updated: July 22, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)