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Development and Reliability of a Balance Assessment Scale and Trunk Strength Measurement Protocol to Measure Functionality in Adults With Spinal Deformity
Led by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Updated on 2026-03-09
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying adults with spinal deformity to develop reliable methods for assessing trunk strength and overall functionality. The study aims to compare the functional ability of adults with spinal deformity to healthy controls and link these functions to the nature of their spinal deformity and muscle condition. This research also seeks to move from 2D to 3D dynamic models to better understand and improve clinical decisions in spinal deformity care, focusing on surgical outcomes like post-surgery shoulder balance. Participants include two groups: healthy volunteers and adults with spinal deformity. Both groups undergo a balance assessment scale and trunk strength measurements using electromyography (EMG). They also receive MRI scans of the spine and pelvis, along with EOS stereoradiographic full body exams. These diagnostic tests help capture detailed images and mechanical behavior of the spine. The study collects data at baseline and continues assessments up to two weeks to observe trunk muscle strength. During the study, participants will perform trunk strength tests in a sitting position using a handheld device, and their balance and posture will be evaluated through imaging and force plate measurements. Researchers will monitor trunk muscle strength from screening through week two and perform static 2D radiographic evaluations on the first day. The study involves no randomization or masking and includes adults aged 18 to 79 years. Safety, consent, and functional ability to walk certain distances independently are also assessed throughout the participation period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Balance Assessment Scale and Strength Measurement Protocol to Measure Functionality in Adults With Spinal Deformity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults over 18 years old with adult spinal deformity diagnosed by EOS imaging
- Ability to walk at least 50 meters independently without a walking aid (for spinal deformity group)
- Adults over 18 years old without back pain or spinal deformity (for control group)
- Ability to walk at least 1000 meters independently without a walking aid (for control group)
- No neurological diseases or vestibular lesions affecting balance
- No current musculoskeletal disorders affecting motor performance of lower limbs
You will not qualify if you...
- Age under 18 years or over 79 years
- Absence of adult spinal deformity (for spinal deformity group)
- Inability to walk required distances independently, with or without walking aid
- Lack of informed consent
- Neurological diseases affecting balance such as stroke or vestibular lesions
- History of spinal fusion surgery
- Current severe musculoskeletal disorders affecting trunk or lower limbs, including severe arthrosis or leg length discrepancy over 3 cm
- Back pain or sciatica at time of study (for control group)
- Presence of spinal deformity causing pathological sagittal alignment (for control group)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Day 1
Participants undergo diagnostic tests including trunk strength measurement and EOS stereoradiographic full body exam to assess spinal deformity and functionality.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - From screening till week 2
Participants' trunk muscle strength and related outcomes are measured from screening through week 2 to evaluate changes over time.
Multiple visits over 2 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, 3000
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Research Team
L
Lieven Moke
A
Anna a Tarasiuk
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
2
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