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Proprioceptive Postural Control and Diaphragm Paresis

Status
Withdrawn
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01505556
Enrollment
0
Registered
2012-01-06
Start date
2014-01-31
Completion date
2015-01-31
Last updated
2019-02-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Proprioceptive Postural Control, Respiratory Disorders

Brief summary

Proprioceptive weighting changes may explain differences in postural control performance. In addition, the respiratory movement has a disturbing effect on postural balance. Postural balance seems to be impaired in individuals with respiratory disorders. Increased risk of falling is reported in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Besides the essential role of respiration, the diaphragm may also play an important role in the control of the trunk and postural balance. The aim of the study is to clarify whether proprioceptive postural control is impaired in individuals with diaphragm paresis.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
CollaboratorOTHER
KU Leuven
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

individuals with diaphragm paresis: * Age: 18-70 years old * Unilateral or bilateral diaphragm paresis following paresis of phrenic nerve * Willingness to sign the informed consent Inclusion Criteria healthy controls: * Age: 18-70 years old * Spirometry: FEV1/FVC ≥ 0.7 and FEV1 \> 80% * Willingness to sign the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, the pelvis or the lower quadrant * One of the following conditions: Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, stroke, history of vestibular disorder * Respiratory disorder other than diaphragm paresis * Recent diagnosis of cancer * Significant cardiovascular comorbidity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proprioceptive postural control1 yearCenter of pressure displacement (force plate) in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control.

Countries

Belgium

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026