Status:
COMPLETED
Prevalence and Determinants of Shoulder Girdle Musculoskeletal Complaints in Geriatric Patients With Diminished Vision
Lead Sponsor:
Beni-Suef University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Helwan University
Conditions:
Visual Impairment
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Brief Summary
This case-control study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of shoulder girdle musculoskeletal complaints (pain, spasm, stiffness, range of motion impairments) in geriatric patients (a...
Detailed Description
This is an observational, case-control study conducted at the ophthalmology and geriatrics departments of Helwan University Hospitals and Beni-Suef University Hospitals. A total of 100 participants wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 60 years or older.
- For Case Group: Documented diagnosis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) with visual impairment (visual acuity \< 6/60).
- For Control Group: Normal vision, free from AMD as diagnosed by fundus examination and Snellen test.
Exclusion
- Musculoskeletal complaints due to Parkinsonism.
- Musculoskeletal complaints due to Osteoarthritis (OA) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Inability to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 22 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07206654
Start Date
September 1 2023
End Date
September 22 2025
Last Update
October 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Beni Suef University
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt, 11111