Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Efficacy of Spinal Orthoses on Mobility in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis

Lead Sponsor:

Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Collaborating Sponsors:

Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos

Conditions:

Hyperkyphosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study investigates whether wearing specific back braces (spinal orthoses) can improve movement and physical function in older adults (60 years and older) with hyperkyphosis, a forward curvature o...

Detailed Description

Objective: This study aims to present the protocol for evaluating the effects of spinal orthoses on the functional mobility of older adults with hyperkyphosis. Design: This protocol outlines a random...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 60 years or older
  • Clinical diagnosis of hyperkyphosis
  • Ability to walk without assistive devices

Exclusion

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Inability to complete the proposed assessments
  • Non-compliance with orthosis use during the intervention period

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06970470

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

September 1 2026

Last Update

May 22 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 90619-900

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 90619-900