Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Body Habitus (Arm Span and Abdominal Girth) on Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Conditions:
Spinal Fusion
Activities of Daily Living Following Complex Spinal Fusions
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
This study is being done to assess the impact of arm length and abdominal (belly) width on patient performance of daily self-care activities following multiple level spinal fusions. The study will als...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, single-center study of adult patients undergoing long segment spinal fusions to the pelvis (\>5 levels). Health Related Quality of Life Outcome (HRQOL) consisting of the Oswest...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults18 to 80 years old
- Spinal fusion surgery involving thoracolumbar spine \> 5 levels
- Ability to stand to obtain arm span, abdominal girth and ability to bend at the waist to obtain measurement
Exclusion
- Patients who are incarcerated, paraplegic or unable to return for follow-up visits
- Patients with prior lumbar fusions at the indicated levels for surgery
- Spinal fusion surgery involving thoracolumbar \< 5 levels
- Patients who already have lumbopelvic fixation with iliac screws
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 3 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04037059
Start Date
September 3 2019
End Date
March 31 2022
Last Update
May 17 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710