Status:

COMPLETED

Understanding Control and Mechanisms of Shoulder Instability in FSHD

Lead Sponsor:

University of Liverpool

Collaborating Sponsors:

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust

Bournemouth University

Conditions:

Shoulder Pain

Neuromuscular Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to identify factors for shoulder instability in people with Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD is a non-life limiting condition with symptoms presenting in the second ...

Detailed Description

Shoulder instability in Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is a significant problem, with over 80% of patients reporting that it affects their ability to perform activities of daily living (Faux-Nig...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • People affected by FSHD
  • Stratified groups
  • Able to lift arms above shoulder height (n=3)
  • Unable to lift arms above shoulder height (n=2)
  • Post Scapulothoracic shoulder arthrodesis (n=2)
  • Diagnosed with FSHD
  • Aged 18 years and older

Exclusion

  • Recent trauma to the shoulder within the last 3 months on the arm being assessed that has not resolved
  • Recent surgery to the thorax or upper limb in the last 6 months
  • Previous history of fracture to the shoulder joint being assessed
  • Co-existing neurological pathologies or additional musculoskeletal injuries to the upper limb being assessed
  • Age Matched Controls
  • Inclusion Criteria
  • \- People aged 18 years and older

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 25 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 21 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05239520

Start Date

March 25 2022

End Date

October 21 2022

Last Update

February 1 2023

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Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry, Gobowen, United Kingdom, SY10 7AG