SPARQ and Core Proprioception (NCT00780130)

Study summary

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the relationship of core stability to core proprioception

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As no previous research has been reported correlating the SPARQtm method of athletic performance with the McGill Side Bridge test and core joint position error, this study is designed as a pilot. The subject's core stability will be measured with the SPARQtm method of athletic performance and the McGill Side Bridge test for core stability. Core proprioception will be determined using the standard test for proprioception, Joint Position Error (JPE) testing, with the Skill Technologies motion capture device. All participants will receive the SPARQtm method of athletic performance testing, the McGill Side Bridge test for core stability and the core joint position error tests twice, one week apart.

Conditions studied

Proprioception
Core Strength

In context

Lead sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic is the lead sponsor of 48 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible: 20 Years to 50 Years
Sexes eligible: All
Accepts healthy volunteers: Yes
Sampling method: Non-probability sample

Study population

asymptomatic normals

Inclusion criteria

college student, staff, or faculty members;
History of thoracic / lumbar injuries for inclusion into the injured group.
No history of thoracic / lumbar injuries for inclusion into the normal group.
Ages 20 to 50
History of previous athletic performance.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous lower extremity injury, surgery, visual or vestibular condition affecting balance
Current acute illness that have an adverse effect on balance or core strength
Local infection, injury or other malignancy
Any unstable joints of the lower extremity or spine
Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours
Prescription medication or supplement that affects blood pressure
Pregnancy
Diagnosis of severe hypertension (200-161/120-100 mmHg)
Incapable of exercise for 15 minutes without hortness of breath
Heart failure, kidney diseases and mental disorders

Study design

Observational model: Case-only
Enrollment: 20 participants (actual)

Groups and cohorts

Group 1
male \& female college students ages 20 to 50, asymptomatic normals
Other: No Intervention

Interventions

OtherNo Intervention
male \& female college students ages 20 to 50, asymptomatic normals

What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

Mcgill sidebridge test proprioception testing SPARQ testing
Time frame: Two testing sessions one week apart.

Study locations

1 site

Logan College of Chiropractic
Chesterfield, Missouri 63006, United States

Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026

No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 28, 2008, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Registry details

Key details

Study ID: NCT00780130
Lead sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic
First posted: Oct 27, 2008
Start date: May 2008
Primary completion: Oct 2008
Completion: Oct 2008
Last update: Oct 28, 2008

Oversight

Data monitoring committee: No

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SPARQ and Core Proprioception