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Pilot Study to Develop Protocols for Recording Tibialis Posterior EMG

NCT06131359 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2023-11-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This is an observational pilot study to allow us to create a normal database of muscle function of one of the muscles in the back of the leg (tibialis posterior). Individuals with no foot and ankle problems will be recruited to undergo 2 tests.

Firstly, under ultrasound guidance we will insert a very fine needle into the muscle which is deep inside the lower leg. The needle is similar to an acupuncture needle and is removed once it is in the muscle. This leave behind 2 very fine wires (the size of strand of hair) which we will use to assess the electrical activity of the muscle when walking.

Secondly, we will test muscle strength by asking individuals to push against the side of a special box, called a force frame). This will give us a link between the muscle activity and the strength of the muscle.

We plan to recruit 30 individuals, (15 in each age group), 20 of whom will undergo repeat testing on a separate day to ensure our protocol is repeatable.

Conditions

  • Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
  • Emg

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Fine wire EMG and Force Frame muscle strength testing

Insertion of fine wires for EMG study of tibialis posterior and assessment of muscle strength using a force frame

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Exeter

    collaborator OTHER

  • Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Catriona Heaver · RJAH

  • Caroline Stewart · RJAH

  • Jo Reeves · University of Exeter

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-31
Primary Completion
2024-04-30
Completion
2024-04-30

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