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Real-World Functional Activity in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-01-21
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating functional activity and stability in adult patients with degenerative thoracolumbar spinal deformity who are undergoing surgery. The study aims to measure changes in movement and trunk stability using motion analysis and accelerometer devices to better understand patients' physical function after spinal deformity correction surgery. Participants will be assessed in the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Rochester. They will also wear triaxial accelerometers placed on the waist, thigh, and both ankles to monitor physical activity in their daily living environment for four consecutive days. The accelerometers are worn during waking hours and removed during sleep, showering, and swimming. Assessments will be done at baseline, 6 to 12 weeks post-surgery, and one year after surgery. During the study, participants will undergo motion analysis tests at the lab to measure changes in function, gait, and trunk stability over time. Activity monitoring with the accelerometers captures real-world movement data. Follow-up evaluations at multiple time points allow researchers to track recovery and physical activity levels. The total study duration for each participant includes assessments up to one year after surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Real-World Functional Activity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of degenerative thoracolumbar deformity
- Scheduled for deformity correction surgery with Dr. Elder or Dr. Fogelson
- Surgery involves at least a 4-level fusion with fixation to the pelvis
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to return to Mayo Clinic for follow-up evaluation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 12 weeks
Participants undergo deformity correction surgery involving at least a 4-level fusion with fixation to the pelvis.
Duration - 6 to 12 weeks and 1 year post-surgery
Participants are assessed in the Motion Analysis Laboratory and have their physical activity monitored in the free-living environment using accelerometers worn during waking hours for 4 consecutive days.
3 visits (Baseline, 6-12 weeks post-surgery, and 1 year post-surgery)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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Research Team
R
Rebecca Ranfranz
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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