The Relationship Between Gait and Severity of Femoroacetabular Impingement

NCT06536088 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Iayas10
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 25
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, the spatiotemporal gait parameters of symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) patients scheduled for hip arthroscopy are evaluated. Radiological measurements, including the Alpha angle (AA), Lateral Center-Edge Angle (LCEA), and Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) osteoarthritis classification, are recorded from patient files. The relationship between these radiological measurements and walking parameters is assessed. Additionally, the spatiotemporal gait parameters of FAI patients are compared with those of a healthy control group. Walking assessments provide valuable insights into how Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) affects movement and aid in evaluating treatment outcomes. Research indicates that individuals with FAI experience reduced hip motion and slower walking speeds. By analyzing spatiotemporal gait parameters-such as gait velocity, cadence, step length, and vertical center of mass-the impact of FAI on walking can be better understood, leading to the development of targeted treatment strategies. The goal is to explore the correlation between these gait parameters and imaging-based FAI characteristics in affected individuals.

Conditions

Femoroacetabular Impingement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Gait velocity

  Gait velocity, also known as walking speed, is a crucial parameter in spatiotemporal gait analysis. It refers to the rate at which an individual walks over a given distance and is typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

  Baseline

• Cadence

  Cadence refers to the number of steps a person takes per minute while walking.

  Baseline

• Step length

  Step length refers to the distance covered between two consecutive footfalls of opposite feet.

  Baseline

• Vertical center of mass

  The vertical center of mass refers to the vertical position of the body's center of mass during walking. It is the point where the body's mass is considered to be concentrated and it fluctuates as the person moves.

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Patient with Femoroacetabular Impingement

Symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement patients scheduled for hip arthroscopy

Other: Walking assesment

Control group

Healthy indivicuals without Femoroacetabular Impingement

Other: Walking assesment

Interventions

Walking assesment OTHER

Spatiotemporal walking assessments are performed using the Gait Analyzer app (version 0.9.95.0) on a smartphone. Participants who can walk independently without assistance walk a 25-meter path at their normal speed, with the smartphone securely attached to their body above the third lumbar vertebra using a belt. The app records gait velocity, cadence, step time, step length, and vertical center of mass for all participants.

Control group; Patient with Femoroacetabular Impingement

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients scheduled for hip arthroscopy due to Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, along with a healthy control group matched for age and gender, will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Patients with femoroacetabular impingement scheduled for hip arthroscopy

You may not qualify if:

• Severe hip osteoarthritis
• Hip dysplasia
• Previous ipsilateral and/or contralateral hip surgery,
• Any orthopedic or neurologic pathology that may affect gait patterns

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gazi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gazi University Hospital

Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Femoracetabular Impingement

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Ulunay Kanatlı, Professor

  Gazi University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

İnci H Ayas, Msc

CONTACT

05071740342; inciayass@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 29, 2024
• First Posted: August 2, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: August 2, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Locations

TU (1)