Thoracolumbar Junction

NCT06138912 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ChonnamNUH
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Several studies have investigated the mechanical behavior of the thoracolumbar spine. However, an accurate reference for normal functional local alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction is still illusive. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional cohort study with a balanced distribution of age and sex of healthy subjects to examine the normal alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction using dynamic plain radiography. This study aimed to provide data that can be used when planning surgery or performing rehabilitation in pathological situations.

Conditions

Spinal Curvatures

Keywords

Thoracolumbar spine; Alignment; Range of motion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Normal Functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar Junction

  The present study measured the normal functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar junction based on the age and sex of healthy subjects

  2year

Study Arms (2)

Age

20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-79

Radiation: plain radiography (x-ray)

sex

each group included 10 subjects

Radiation: plain radiography (x-ray)

Interventions

plain radiography (x-ray) RADIATION

Radiographic imaging of the subjects was performed, and anteroposterior, lateral, flexion-extension, and right-left lateral bending radiograph views were obtained

Age; sex

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 78 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

A total of 120 asymptomatic healthy volunteer subjects aged 20 to 79 without back pain complaints

You may not qualify if:

• (1) coronal deformity (Cobb angle \> 10°); (2) a history of prior spine surgery; (3) a history of hip or knee arthroplasty or any other realignment surgery of the lower extremities (osteotomy, trauma, etc.); (4) complaints of back or neck pain that resulted in missed work, affected daily living activities, participation in recreational activities or required narcotic pain medication; (5) degenerative or pathologic conditions of the spine that necessitated physician intervention (i.e., physician appointment or epidural steroid injections); (6) non-ambulatory patients; (7) a history of neuromuscular disorders, inflammatory arthritis, or congenital anomalies; and (8) pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chonnam National University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chonnam National University Hospital

Gwangju, Dong-gu, 61469, South Korea

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Spinal Curvatures

Interventions

X-Rays

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Electromagnetic Radiation; Electromagnetic Phenomena; Magnetic Phenomena; Physical Phenomena; Radiation; Radiation, Ionizing

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 14, 2023
• First Posted: November 18, 2023
• Study Start: January 3, 2020
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2021
• Study Completion: December 31, 2021
• Last Updated: November 18, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

KR (1)