Shearwave Elastography in the Evaluation of Iliotibial Band Syndrome

NCT05427110 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2022-4344
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a condition frequently treated in physiotherapy. The pathophysiology underlying this syndrome is still poorly understood. Ultrasound makes it possible to evaluate the morphology and to quantify, with sonoelastography (SWE), the stiffness of the iliotibial band (ITB). The objective is to determine the feasibility of a cross-sectional study aimed at evaluating the morphometry and stiffness of the ITB in runners with and without a diagnosis of ITBS. Socio-demographic and clinical data will be collected and ultrasound measurements (thickness and stiffness) of the iliotibial band will be performed in supine with the knee positioned at 2 different angles (0° and 30° flexion). Variables such as the recruitment rate/month, the inclusion/exclusion rate, the acceptability of the procedure will be used to characterize the feasibility. The relationship between ultrasound measurements and clinical outcomes will be explored. The results obtained will document feasibility issues and provide preliminary results will lay the groundwork for a large scale study.

Conditions

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Keywords

Iliotibial band syndrome; Stiffness; Sonoelastography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Recruitment rate

  Proportion of included participants / total of contacts

  Through study completion, an average of 9 months

• Exclusion rate

  Proportion of excluded participants / total of contacts

  Through study completion, an average of 9 months

• Refusal rate

  Proportion of participants who refused to participate / total of contacts

  Through study completion, an average of 9 months

• Lenght of the procedure

  Time for each evaluation in minutes

  Baseline

• Cost of the study

  Cost of the patients compensation, ultrasounds gel, staff, in Canadian dollars

  Through study completion, an average of 9 months

• Acceptability of the procedure

  opinion of participant regarding lenght of the procedure, unconfort or pain during the procedure

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Morphometric ITB measures

  Baseline

• Stiffness of ITB

  Baseline

• Stiffness of TFL

  Baseline

• Pain intensity

  Baseline

• Knee pain and function questionnaires

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

asymptomatic

Runners without iliotibial band syndrome

Iliotibial band syndrome

Runners with iliotibial band syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All runners from Sherbrooke available during the recruitment period will be invited to participate

You may qualify if:

• Minimum of 5km/week runs
• No pain during running (for healthy runners)
• For ITBS group: Received an ITBS diagnosis from a doctor or a physical therapist

You may not qualify if:

• Concomitant affection of the hip or knee (ex: previous fracture or surgery of the knee)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Université de Sherbrooke: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sonia Bédard

Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H5N4, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Knee Injuries; Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Sprains and Strains

Study Officials

• Nathaly Gaudreault, Pt, Ph.D

  Université de Sherbrooke

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Researcher and Full Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 13, 2022
• First Posted: June 22, 2022
• Study Start: May 5, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 23, 2022
• Study Completion: September 23, 2022
• Last Updated: May 16, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Locations

CA (1)