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Evaluation of Functional Instability Using the Delos Proprioceptive System in Patients with Collagen Diseases and Joint Hypermobility
Led by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · Updated on 2025-07-20
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the postural balance and functional instability in individuals diagnosed with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS), a condition characterized by symptomatic joint hyperlaxity, using clinical criteria such as the revised Brighton criteria and Beighton scores. This study focuses on understanding how joint hypermobility affects balance and proprioception, particularly in patients with collagen diseases and generalized joint hypermobility. Participants undergo clinical tests including the Time Up and Go test and a 6-minute walking test, along with assessments using the BORG scale and Beighton score. The study uses the "Delos Postural Proprioceptive System" to evaluate balance control and proprioception through stability tests performed in both monopodalic (single-leg) and bipodalic (double-leg) stances to assess postural control mechanisms. During the study, individuals will be assessed for proprioception and postural control at baseline, with the dynamic body balance test providing information about feedforward and feedback mechanisms essential for daily and sporting activities. The research team will monitor participants' functional stability and balance, aiming to identify deficiencies in postural control in this patient group. The study includes adults aged 18 to 60 years with moderate to severe joint hyperlaxity and excludes those with certain comorbidities or physical limitations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Functional Instability in Patients Suffering From Collagen Disease and Joint Hypermobility
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18 to 60 years
- Diagnosis of moderate or severe joint hyperlaxity with Beighton-Horan Joint Mobility Index score from 3 to 9
- Willingness to participate in clinical balance and proprioception tests
You will not qualify if you...
- Obesity defined as BMI over 25 or weight greater than 90 kg
- Participation in competitive sports
- Orthopedic comorbidities such as complex spine or lower limb surgery
- Neurological conditions including spasticity or stroke
- Oncological comorbidities
- Inability to stand or walk
- Absence of joint hyperlaxity with Beighton-Horan Joint Mobility Index score from 0 to 2
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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 - 1 day
Participants undergo clinical tests and balance evaluation using the Delos Proprioceptive System to assess balance control and proprioception.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to the study completion date
Participants are observed over time to assess functional instability related to joint hypermobility.
Follow-up visits may occur depending on study schedule
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Italy, 40136
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Research Team
M
Maria Grazia Benedetti, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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