To increase to knowledge of how adults with OBPL function, this research will be done with de next researchquestion: what iare the lengterm consequences of OBPL among adults? These questions are being adressed to with fhe ICF structure:- body…
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Brief title
Condition
- Bone disorders (excl congenital and fractures)
- Congenital and peripartum neurological conditions
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
DASH
Secondary outcome
X-ray anterioposterior and axial; right and left shoulder
Passive range of motion test of the upper extremity
Active range of motion test of the upper extremity
Handheld dynomometry / Yamar dynamometer
sensitivity 2-pointdiscrimination
Scoliosis investagion (sitting)
Armlength left and right (cm)
Circumference of the arm, left and right (cm)
VAS scores
Modified Mallet-score
ARA-test
NHP-test
MOS-SF 36
Background summary
Obstetric brachial plexus lesion (OBPL) occurs at birth. There has been done a
lot of research on how to treat children. During childhood mild constraints in
daily life are being seen as well as occurence of pain and glenohumeral
deformities. There has been very little research to the effects of OBPL to
adults. Adults with OBPL are hardly being seen by physiatrists. Therefore
little is known about adults with OBPL among physiastrists. The fact that
adults with OBPL are hardly seen can have multiple explanations. It is possible
that there are little to no contstraints. It is also possible that patients
don't know there way to the physiatrist.
Study objective
To increase to knowledge of how adults with OBPL function, this research will
be done with de next researchquestion: what iare the lengterm consequences of
OBPL among adults?
These questions are being adressed to with fhe ICF structure:
- body structure & function: how is the anatomy of the affected side compared
to the healthy side? Is osteoarthrosis more common on the affected shoulder?
How is the passive range of motion (PROM) and the active range of motion (AROM)
of both shoulders? How is the strength on the affected side? Are there big
differences between the different lesion levels? How frequent and to what
extend does pain occur? Which body part endures the most pain?
- Activity and Participation: are there constraints in activities of daily
life? What is the influence of OBPL on daily life functioning: work,
househould, freetime?
- Is there a relation between shoulderfunction/shoulderpain and functioning
in activiaty and participation?
Study design
In this cross-sectional pilot study the ICF will be used: body structure &
function and activity & participation. The instruments that will be used are
physicial examination, x-rays, functionality testing and questionnaires. If
possible the affected side will be compared to the healthy side. Other tests
will be compared to healthy numbers. The entire research will take place in 2,5
year time.
Study burden and risks
A time investment of 3,5 hours is asked. In this period a questionaire had te
be filled in and a visit to the VUMC will be made. During this visit a thorough
physical examination will take place and there will be 4 x-rays made, 2 of each
shoulder. The risks that come with the x-rays are minimal.
Postbus 7057
1007 MB Amsterdam
NL
Postbus 7057
1007 MB Amsterdam
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria are adults with unilateral OPBL, aged 18-65 years, able to speak Dutch or English.
Exclusion criteria
The exclusion criteria are double sided OPBL and central neurological comorbidity.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL34036.029.11 |