Assessment of Spinal Stability

February 5, 2013 updated by: University of Colorado, Denver

Neuromuscular Neutral Zones in Humans: A New Method to Assess Spinal Stability

The purpose of this study is to verify the existence of neuromuscular neutral zones(NNZs) in humans, and develop non-invasive techniques to measure intervertebral kinematics of the lumbar spine. The results will be used to accurately quantify NNZs in humans, and provide a foundation for clinical trials on low back pain patients using this methodology.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

25

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Colorado
      • Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
        • University of Colorado Denver

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Healty men and women between 21 and 45 years old with no history of low back pain of low back injury.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 21-45 years of age - typical working age in physically demanding jobs
  • no history of low back injury or musculoskeletal disorder in the past one year
  • any activity history: sedentary, active, or non-athletic, and 4) any ethnic background or race
  • body mass index score less than 30

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Younger than 21 or older than 45 years old (range not relevant to majority of physical labor force)
  • previous injury, disorder, or illness related to the low back
  • professional athletes
  • professional workers engaged in physical labor (e.g., roofers, loaders/unloaders in warehouses, tile/concrete layers, etc.)
  • pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
healthy
Healthy and active men and women between 21 and 45 years old with no history of low back pain or low back injury.
Procedure: method (non-surgical) to measure neuromuscular neutral zones

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
neuromuscular neutral zones
Time Frame: one year
one year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborators

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Bradley Davidson, Ph.D., University of Colorado, Denver
  • Principal Investigator: Moshe Solomonow, Ph.D., M.D. (hon), University of Colorado, Denver

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 29, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 2, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 7, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 5, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 08-0063
  • 2586067 (Other Identifier: UC Denver Project Number)
  • K99AT004983 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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