Status:
COMPLETED
Motion Analysis of the Myelopathy Hand: New Insight Into the Classical Sign
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Cervical Myelopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
This study aims to quantify the clumsiness and decreased dexterity seen in the grip and release test using a simple glove with sensors that can quantify the abnormal motion of this classical sign. Thi...
Detailed Description
Cervical myelopathy is a common condition due to degeneration of the cervical spine causing stenosis and cord compression, with a higher prevalence in Asian population. It leads to decreased hand dext...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All degenerative causes of documented cervical myelopathy planned for operation will be recruited into the study.
Exclusion
- Patients found to have spinal tumour, infection, or other non-degenerative causes as well as patient who are unable to follow command and/or unwilling to attend follow up will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03304236
Start Date
July 1 2017
End Date
June 30 2020
Last Update
October 5 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong