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

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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong