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

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710