Comparing different diagnostic tools to identify joint hypermobility syndrome in dancers

Comparing prevalence of joint hypermobility syndrome in jazz dancers using a structured interview, Beighton score, Grahame & Hakim questionnaire, and Kapandji-modified Sachse’s criteria

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN31838963

Enrollment

Registered

2018-06-23

Start date

2013-02-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-25

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Conditions

Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Data on the participants, including dance history and current dance performance, and the JHS symptoms they experienced was collected through a structured interview. Specific questions were asked abou

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 25 years 2. At least 3 years of dancing experience 3. Jazz dance as the dominant dance style

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Injuries preventing dancing

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Prevalence of JHS	—

Countries

Poland

Contacts

Public ContactMarlena Skwiot

marlena.skwiot@gmail.com660699238

Outcome results

None listed

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