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Proprioceptive Deficits in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2024-07-11
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
734 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Proprioceptive deficits in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive neurological deficits in somatosensory and motor function which affects the body balance and motor control. DCM usually presents with body incoordination, hand clumsiness and gait disturbance associated with proprioceptive dysfunction that hinders the physical performance and functions. In this study, a non-invasive assessment protocol on proprioception will be developed for detecting subtle proprioceptive deficits at the early stage of disease through simple Physical Performance Tests for population older than 45. By adopting the physical performance tests as the diagnostic predictors of DCM, we aim to avoid the development of devastating consequences and disabilities.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Proprioceptive Deficits in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Chinese ethnicity
- Age 50 or above
- Radiological evidence of degenerative cervical myelopathy, including symptomatic and asymptomatic
- Nurick grade less than 3
You will not qualify if you...
- Non-Chinese ethnicity
- Age under 50
- No radiological evidence of cervical myelopathy
- Active tuberculosis of the spine, lumbar spinal diseases, or limb problems causing pain or deformities affecting balance and movement
- Disorders involving the cerebellum or frontal lobe causing poor balance and walking problems
- Previous spinal surgery with ongoing balance or walking difficulties
- Insufficient cognitive ability to clearly express symptoms
- Unable to walk
- Blind or deaf
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 000
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Research Team
K
Karlen Ka Pui Law, M. Phil
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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