Teaching pediatric spinal mobilizations using manikins
Force-time Characteristics of Spinal Mobilizations Delivered on Pediatric Manikins
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières · NCT06430294
This study is testing how well using manikins can help chiropractors learn to safely perform spinal mobilizations on children.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Trois-Rivières, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT06430294 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on developing low-fidelity simulations to enhance the learning of pediatric spinal mobilizations among chiropractors. By using pediatric manikins, the study will measure the force and duration of spinal mobilizations applied by practitioners. Additionally, feedback will be collected from both students and instructors regarding the effectiveness of these simulations in teaching. The goal is to establish target values for the application of spinal mobilizations in a pediatric context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are chiropractors in private practice who are members of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec.
Not a fit: Patients who are not chiropractors or who cannot perform pediatric spinal mobilizations will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the training of chiropractors, leading to better pediatric care.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in the context of pediatric spinal mobilizations, similar simulation-based training methods have shown success in other medical fields.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a chiropractor in private practice and a member of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec Exclusion Criteria: * Not been able to perform pediatric spinal mobilizations
Where this trial is running
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
- Université Québec à Trois-Rivières — Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabelle Pagé, DC, PhD — Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Study coordinator: Isabelle Pagé, DC, PhD
- Email: isabelle.page1@uqtr.ca
- Phone: 819-376-5011
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.
Conditions: Spinal Mobilization, Chiropractic, Pediatric, Simulations