Biomechanical Parameters of Gait in Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Healthy Elderly.

NCT04795284 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UQTR_gaitup_2020
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 135
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare biomechanical walking parameters between patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis and healthy elderly.

Conditions

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; Healthy Elderly

Keywords

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; Healthy elderly; Walking capacity; Biomechanical parameters

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• biomechanical walking parameters (gait cycle, stride length, walking time, walking speed, swing width, minimal toe clearance)

  Gait cycle = % stance phase, % swing phase / Stride length = describes the distance between two successive footprints on the ground / walking time = time to complete the 30-meters walking test in seconds / walking speed = walking stride velocity measured in meter/second / swing width = the maximal lateral excursion of the foot during the swing phase / minimal toe clearance = minimum height of the toes during the swing phase (in meter)

  During the 30-meter walking test

• Quality of life (Euro-Qol - 5D)

  Quality of life related to mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, anxiety and depression. Each category has a score ranging from 1 to 3 and higher values indicate a worst outcome.

  One time (before the completion of the 30-meter walking test)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

  Physical activity habits. IPAQ score range from 1 to 3 where a score of 3 indicates a higher practice of physical activity

  One time (before the completion of the 30-meter walking test)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• French-Canadian adaptation of Swiss Spinal Stenosis Questionnaires (FC-SSSQ)

  One time (before the completion of the 30-meter walking test) - Only for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

Study Arms (2)

Patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis

30-meter walking task (15 meters round trip) following by a rest period of 2 minutes. Participants are invited to perform the 30-meter walking task twice. Inertial sensors are put on each participant foot.

Healthy elderly

30-meter walking task (15 meters round trip) following by a rest period of 2 minutes. Participants are invited to perform the 30-meter walking task twice. Inertial sensors are put on each participant foot.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Group 1: Patients with a symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis Group 2: Healthy elderly from the community

You may qualify if:

• Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
• Having a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (at least 1 level)
• Having neurologic claudication due to the lumbar spinal stenosis
• Healthy elderly
• Being over 50 years old of age
• No back or leg pain during walking

You may not qualify if:

• Symptomatic hip or knee Ostearthritis
• Not able to give their free consent
• Being in a wheelchair (not able to walk 30 meters)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: lead

Study Sites (1)

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 5H7, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Spinal Stenosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 8, 2021
• First Posted: March 12, 2021
• Study Start: September 9, 2020
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)