Evaluating muscle strength in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome
Evaluation of the Muscular FORCE in the Upper Limbs of Patients Presenting a Thoracic Outlet Syndrome : Monocentric Case-control Study
This study is testing how strong the shoulder muscles are in people with thoracic outlet syndrome compared to healthy individuals to better understand the condition and improve treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nantes) |
| Trial ID | NCT04145778 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the muscular force in the upper limbs of patients diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that can cause significant pain and weakness. The study will utilize isokinetic dynamometry to measure the strength of shoulder rotators and compare these results with a healthy control group. By quantifying the loss of strength and fatigability in affected patients, the research seeks to enhance understanding of this underdiagnosed condition and its impact on rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are undergoing rehabilitative management for thoracic outlet syndrome at Nantes University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with other upper limb pathologies or those with unstable medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for patients suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of quantifying muscular force in thoracic outlet syndrome is less explored, similar methodologies have shown promise in evaluating muscle strength in other conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age\> 18 years * Rehabilitative management of an thoracic outlet syndrome in the physical and rehabilitation department of Nantes University Hospital * Having given their consent by non-oral opposition. * Affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Mineurs * Majeurs under tutorship, curatorship or safeguard of justice * Pregnant or lactating women, protected persons * Patients with other pathology of the upper limb or shoulder (osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, amputation, ...). * Patients with non-stabilized pathologies, heart, respiratory, metabolic or neurological conditions * Associated pathology able to interfere with carrying out assessments
Where this trial is running
Nantes
- CHU Nantes — Nantes, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alban FOUASSON-CHAILLOUX — Nantes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Alban FOUASSON-CHAILLOUX
- Email: Alban.FOUASSONCHAILLOUX@chu-nantes.fr
- Phone: +33-2 40 84 62 11
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.