Caracteristics of Pediatric Spinal Mobilizations

June 4, 2026 updated by: Isabelle Pagé, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Force-time Characteristics of Spinal Mobilizations Delivered on Pediatric Manikins

This observational study aims to create simulations using pediatric manikins to teach pediatric spinal mobilizations. We'll measure the force and duration of spinal mobilizations applied by chiropractors on pediatric manikins. Another objective is to gather feedback from both students and teachers on the effectiveness of using manikins for teaching.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. How much force and for how long do chiropractors apply spinal mobilizations on pediatric manikins?

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This project aims to initiate the development of low-fidelity simulations to enhance the learning of skills associated with performing pediatric spinal mobilizations. This will be achieved by gathering target values for the force and duration of spinal mobilizations performed by chiropractors on pediatric manikins.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

12

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

  • Canada
    • Quebec
      • Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, G8Z4M3
        • Université Québec à Trois-Rivières

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Licensed chiropractors

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a chiropractor in private practice and a member of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not been able to perform pediatric spinal mobilizations

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
Participants
Chiropractors will perform spinal mobilizations on three different pediatric-sized manikins while a sensor will measure the force and time parameters used.
Other: Spinal mobilisation
Application of a force on pediatric manikins.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Peak force (N) reached during the spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor
Time Frame: During the spinal mobilization
The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The peak force reached during the therapy will be extracted.
During the spinal mobilization
Duration (s) of spinal mobilization measured by a force sensor
Time Frame: During the spinal mobilization
The spinal mobilization will be delivered on a force sensor (Loadpad(R)) that will measured the force-time characteristics. The duration of the therapy will be extracted.
During the spinal mobilization

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Isabelle Pagé, DC, PhD, Universite du Quebec à Trois-Rivieres

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)

February 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 31, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

May 28, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 4, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UQTR_IP_SIMULATIONS_2024

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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