Motion Analysis for Spinal Deformity

Overseen By Rebecca Ranfranz

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Disqualifiers: Unable to return for follow-up

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

50 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to measure functional activity and stability in spinal deformity patients utilizing motion analysis testing and accelerometers.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Benjamin Elder, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults who are scheduled to have spinal deformity correction surgery involving at least a 4-level fusion with pelvic fixation, specifically under Dr. Elder or Dr. Fogelson, and diagnosed with degenerative thoracolumbar deformity.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with a spine deformity in my upper or lower back.

I am scheduled for spine surgery with Dr. Elder or Dr. Fogelson, involving a large area and pelvis attachment.

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to return to Mayo Clinic for follow-up evaluation

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Surgery and Initial Assessment

Participants undergo spinal deformity surgery and initial motion analysis testing

Baseline

1 visit (in-person)

Post-Surgery Assessment

Participants are assessed for changes in function, gait, and trunk stability using motion analysis and accelerometers

6-12 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Long-term Follow-up

Participants are monitored for long-term changes in function, gait, and trunk stability

1 year

1 visit (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Triaxial accelerometer

Trial Overview The study is using motion analysis testing and triaxial accelerometers to measure the functional activity and stability of patients after they undergo spinal deformity surgery.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Activity Monitor Assessment Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Subjects will be assessed in the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Rochester and have activity monitored in the free-living environment.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+