Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System (Asymmetry)

November 14, 2019 updated by: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Gait Asymmetry in Orthopaedic Conditions of the Lower Extremity Assessed Using Portable and Laboratory Based Systems: Cross-sectional Observational Single-centre Pilot Study

To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations. Novel technologies allow capturing detailed movement patters within a few minutes. The aim of this regional study is to compare aspects of movement tasks measured using a mobile gait analysis system to those measured using laboratory based systems and to determine aspects of gait patterns relevant for different orthopaedic conditions. Moreover, the researchers will investigate if these relevant aspects can be altered using surgical treatment or manual therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional study. Pre- and post-treatment data will only be collected in patients undergoing routine orthopaedic treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

150

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

  • Switzerland
    • Basel Stadt
      • Basel, Basel Stadt, Switzerland, 4031
        • University Hospital Basel

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

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects will be recruited from patients visiting the outpatient clinic or are scheduled for arthroplasty or LSS decompression at the University Hospital Basel and from the surrounding community.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 40 years, for patients: diagnosed osteoarthritis at the ankle, knee or hip, lumbar spinal stenosis or limited range of motion at the knee

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Body mass index > 35kg/m2
  • Use of walking aids
  • Inability to walk for 6 minutes
  • Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Inability to follow procedures due to psychological disorders or dementia

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 subjects
ankle osteoarthritis
patients with ankle osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
Procedure: arthroplasty
patients, who are scheduled for arthroplasty, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery
Other: manual therapy
patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment
knee osteoarthritis
patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
Procedure: arthroplasty
patients, who are scheduled for arthroplasty, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery
Other: manual therapy
patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment
hip osteoarthritis
patients with hip osteoarthritis scheduled for arthroplasty
Procedure: arthroplasty
patients, who are scheduled for arthroplasty, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery
Other: manual therapy
patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment
lumbar spinal stenosis
patients with lumbar spinal stenosis scheduled for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
Other: manual therapy
patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment
Procedure: lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
patients, who are scheduled for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression, will be measured before and on average 6 months after surgery
muscle contracture
patients with functionally limited range of motion at the knee because of muscle contracture scheduled for manual therapy
Other: manual therapy
patients, who are scheduled for manual therapy, will be measured before, immediately and on average 1 week after treatment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
symmetry index
Time Frame: up to 6 months
gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems
up to 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
change in symmetry index
Time Frame: up to 6 months
changes in gait asymmetry assessed using a portable and laboratory gait analysis systems
up to 6 months
maximum isokinetic joint moment [Nm]
Time Frame: up to 6 months
isokinetic muscle strength
up to 6 months
relative electromyographic (EMG) intensity
Time Frame: up to 6 months
electromyographic activity normalised to activity during maximum voluntary contraction
up to 6 months
differences between maximum flexion and extension [degrees]
Time Frame: up to 6 months
passive range of motion
up to 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Annegret Mündermann, PhD, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

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 (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 23, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 30, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

July 2, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 15, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 14, 2019

Last Verified

November 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2015-139

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