An observational study in Spine Disease, sponsored by Peking University Third Hospital. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-16.
Sponsored by Peking University Third Hospital · Observational
With the deepening of societal aging, degenerative spinal diseases have become increasingly prevalent in China and are one of the leading causes of disability among middle-aged and elderly populations. Current musculoskeletal assessment methods primarily focus on imaging rather than functional evaluation, and emphasize static over dynamic analysis, failing to capture the daily functional state of the musculoskeletal system. This limitation hinders a deeper understanding of functional patterns and their role in the progression of degenerative spinal diseases. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop precise and dynamic functional assessment methods that overcome the constraints of time and space in measurement. This project adopts a dynamic perspective of the musculoskeletal system, developing a wearable monitoring approach based on flexible sensors to assess limb and spinal motion. The method will be validated against traditional imaging techniques such as X-ray and ultrasound, laying the foundation for investigating the pathogenesis of degenerative spinal diseases. This research aligns with China's strategic initiatives and practical needs in addressing the challenges of an aging population.
174 studies on the registry are indexed under Spinal Diseases; 39 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 20 is below the median of 117 across 64 observational studies indexed under Spinal Diseases.
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We are recruiting patients with spinal diseases, including cervical spondylosis with hand dysfunction, kyphosis/spinal imbalance, scoliosis (Cobb angle 20°-50°), and lumbar spondylolisthesis (>3mm dynamic slip).
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Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
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BMI (body mass index)
Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
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Motor and Stabilizing Function of the Spine
The assessment of spinal stability at the baseline involves evaluating flexion-extension mobility in the sagittal plane, lateral bending capability in the coronal plane, and detecting relative displacement between vertebral segments during three-dimensional motion.
Time frame: Baseline
Limb Motor Function
Assessment of Limb Muscle Strength Function Using Dynamometer Grip Strength Tests and Hand Function Scoring at the baseline.
Time frame: Baseline
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Start is estimated for Jun 2025; primary completion for Apr 2027, 22 months later.
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