Comparison of Pneumatic and Electromagnetic Muscle Vibrators to Stimulate Muscle Proprioceptors

October 14, 2015 updated by: Simon Brumagne, KU Leuven

Comparison of fMRI Compatible Pneumatic and Electromagnetic Muscle Vibrators to Stimulate Muscle Proprioceptors

The purpose of this study is to determine the concurrent validity of a newly developed pneumatic, fMRI compatible muscle vibrator as compared to a electromagnetic muscle vibrator in the stimulation of muscle proprioceptors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

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

  • Belgium
      • Leuven, Belgium, 3000
        • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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

20 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Young Flemish Volunteers

Description

Inclusion criteria for healthy individuals:

  • Age: 20-45 years old
  • No history of low back pain
  • A score of 0% on the Oswestry Disability Index
  • Willingness to sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, pelvis or lower quadrant
  • One of the following conditions: Parkinson, MS, Stroke with sequels....
  • Radicular symptoms
  • Not Dutch-speaking
  • Strong opioids
  • Neck pain
  • Ankle problems
  • Smoking

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
Healthy
Healthy persons, without non-specific low back pain

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proprioceptive postural control
Time Frame: 6 months
Center of pressure displacement on a force plate in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control.
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

KU Leuven

Collaborators

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Simon Brumagne, Professor, KU Leuven

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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

November 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 5, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 5, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

December 10, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 16, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 14, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2013_SBrumagne_pneumvibrators

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