Caracteristics of Pediatric Spinal Mobilizations

NCT06430294 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UQTR_IP_SIMULATIONS_2024
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to create simulations using pediatric manikins to teach pediatric spinal mobilizations. We'll measure the force and duration of spinal mobilizations applied by chiropractors on pediatric manikins. Another objective is to gather feedback from both students and teachers on the effectiveness of using manikins for teaching. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1\. How much force and for how long do chiropractors apply spinal mobilizations on pediatric manikins?

Conditions

Spinal Mobilization

Keywords

Chiropractic; Pediatric; Simulations

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Peak force (N) reached during the spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor

  The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The peak force reached during the therapy will be extracted.

  During the spinal mobilization

• Duration (s) of spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor

  The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The duration of the therapy will be extracted.

  During the spinal mobilization

Study Arms (1)

Participants

Chiropractors will perform spinal mobilizations on three different pediatric-sized manikins while a sensor will measure the force and time parameters used.

Other: Spinal mobilisation

Interventions

Spinal mobilisation OTHER

Application of a force on pediatric manikins.

Participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Licensed chiropractors

You may qualify if:

• Being a chiropractor in private practice and a member of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec

You may not qualify if:

• Not been able to perform pediatric spinal mobilizations

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: lead

Study Sites (1)

Université Québec à Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G8Z4M3, Canada

Location

Study Officials

• Isabelle Pagé, DC, PhD

  Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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: May 21, 2024
• First Posted: May 28, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)