Screening of Instability of the Spinal Column With Spinal Mouse® and X-ray

Jyväskylä Central Hospital100 enrolled

Overview

The SpinalMouse is a computer-assisted medical device that measures and graphically reports on posture and range of motion of the axial spine. The data has shown to be highly valid and reproducible while compared to x-ray film. The aim of the study is to evaluate if the Spinal Mouse is a reliable clinical diagnostic device to screen those patients having instability in the lumbar area.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Instability of Lumbar Spine

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * supposed instability of lumbar spine Exclusion Criteria: * not willing to participate to study

Locations (1)

Central Finland Health Care District

Jyväskylä, Finland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Sagittal spinal range of motion

Time frame: One measurement before or after x-ray film

Secondary Outcomes

Pain; pain drawing, VAS

Time frame: Once in the same day with range of motion measurements

Oswestry Disability Questionnaire

Time frame: Once in the same day with range of motion measurements

Questionnaire; socio-demographic variables, back/leg trouble history

Time frame: Once in the same day with range of motion measurements

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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