Trunkstability: a Predisposition for Armfunction

University Ghent110 enrolled

Overview

Trunk stability is supposed to be an important predisposition for arm function. To the investors knowledge this is never been demonstrated.

Fifty healthy subjects will execute a reaching movement in sitting. They will reach to a cone at a distance of little more than armlength. Electromyogram (EMG) and kinematics will be the outcome measures. Secondary outcome measures are: sex, dexterity, skillfulness, Fifty first time stroke patients will execute the same movements. Primery outcome is EMG and kinematics; secundary outcome measures are: side of hemiplegia, arm recuperation.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

110

Conditions

Trunk Stability

Interventions

one time testingOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 30 * no orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching * age between 18 and 70 yrs Exclusion Criteria: * BMI\>30 * orthopedic, neurologic disorder that can influence the reaching * \< 18 yrs of age * \>70 yrs of age

Locations (1)

Revaki Ugent

Ghent, Oost Vlaanderen, Belgium

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Electromyography to analyze muscle activation

which muscle is active during a reaching movement

Time frame: 2 hours

kinematics to analyze trunk involvement

when is the trunk involved in a reaching movement

Time frame: 2 hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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