Orthotics in osteoprotic hyperkyphosis

The immediate effects of thoracolumbar back brace, plastic body jacket, and trunk corset on the balance of older people with osteoprotic hyperkyphosis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20150210021034N7

Enrollment

Registered

2020-03-27

Start date

2017-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-04-21

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Conditions

Osteoporotic hyperkyphosis. Other secondary kyphosis, thoracolumbar region

Interventions

Intervention 1: Spinomed-designed orthosis

This orthosis includes a semi-rigid structure on the back and shoulder straps which fit the orthosis on the body. The back structure is formed on the spinal curve. Intervention 2: Flexible thoracolumb

This flexible corset has two posterior uprights to support the spine and anterior straps that fit the corset on the body. Intervention 3: Plastic body jacket

This is a rigid bi-valved orthosis that fits on the body and supports the spine. Intervention 4: Control group: No orthosis.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having an osteoprotic hyperkyphosis Age over 60 years The history of two sudden falls in the last recent year Cognitive ability to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe visual or vestibular dysfunction History of fracture or surgery in the spine

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postural stability. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants are asked to stand quiet on the force-plate while put the feet together and keep the arms relaxed beside the body. The center of pressure is recorded during 60 second of standing.;Timed get up and go. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants sit on a chair to start the test They are asked to walk with maximum speed during test. They rise with a "go" signal and walk until reach a line at 3 meters distance from the chair then turn and walk back to the chair and sit on it. The time is recorded using a stopwatch.;Forward reach distance. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants stand with feet together and raise the arm at their shoulder level then leaning forward as much as could with heels in contact with the ground. The anterior displacement of the hand is measured using a yardstick or tape.	—

Measure

Time frame

Postural stability. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants are asked to stand quiet on the force-plate while put the feet together and keep the arms relaxed beside the body. The center of pressure is recorded during 60 second of standing.;Timed get up and go. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants sit on a chair to start the test They are asked to walk with maximum speed during test. They rise with a "go" signal and walk until reach a line at 3 meters distance from the chair then turn and walk back to the chair and sit on it. The time is recorded using a stopwatch.;Forward reach distance. Timepoint: Before intervention and right away after receiving intervention. Method of measurement: Participants stand with feet together and raise the arm at their shoulder level then leaning forward as much as could with heels in contact with the ground. The anterior displacement of the hand is measured using a yardstick or tape.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEbrahim Sadeghi-Demneh

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sadeghi@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 5235

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026