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Multifidus & Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness & Postural Stability in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: A Correlational Study

NCT05871697 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2023-05-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to investigate the relationship between multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with postural stability in patients with spinal cord injury.

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound

To measure multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness using ultrasound imaging, the following steps are typically followed. First, the patient is positioned appropriately to allow access to the muscles to be imaged. For example, the patient may lie prone for imaging of the lumbar multifidus or sit with the leg extended for imaging of the gastrocnemius. Next, a trained clinician or technician places an ultrasound probe on the skin over the target muscle and adjusts the settings on the ultrasound machine to optimize the image quality. The probe is then moved around to obtain different views of the muscle, and the images are stored for later analysis. To measure muscle thickness, the clinician or technician identifies the muscle fascia on the ultrasound image and measures the distance between the fascia and the underlying bone or tissue. This measurement provides an estimate of the muscle thickness.

OTHER

Berg Balance Scale

The Berg Balance Scale is a clinical assessment tool used to measure an individual's ability to maintain balance during various functional tasks. The test includes 14 items, such as standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one leg. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 (unable to perform the task) to 4 (able to perform the task independently and safely). The scores for each item are summed to provide a total score, with a maximum possible score of 56.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • Uskudar State Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Mustafa H Temel, M.D. · Uskudar State Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-01
Primary Completion
2023-08-01
Completion
2023-12-01

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