The Effect of AposTherapy on the Level of Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Neuro-muscular and Neurological Disorders

NCT ID: NCT01266382

Last Updated: 2010-12-24

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of a new biomechanical device and treatment methodology (AposTherapy) on gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Based on previous reports the investigators hypothesis that this therapy will have a positive effect on these measurements.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Osteoarthritis Spinal Diseases Ligament Rupture Lower Extremity Fracture Neurological Disorders

Study Design

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Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Interventions

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AposTherapy

a biomechanical device including 2 hemispheric biomechanical elements attached to a platform in a form of a shoe. the biomechanical device is calibrated to each patient by a physiotherapist specialized with the treatment methodology. patient are instructed to walk indoor with the device. time of exercise is gradually increase

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Primary osteoarthritis
* Lower limb joint replacement
* Lower limbs fractures
* Spinal disorders including LBP w/wo refered symptoms, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis
* ligaments tear
* Meniscal tears

Exclusion Criteria

* lack of balance (3 falls in the last year)
* incapable to complete a questionnaire •\>age 85
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Apos Medical and Sports Technology Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Locations

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AposTherapy center

Herzliya, , Israel

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Israel

Central Contacts

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Ganit Segal, MA

Role: CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Ganit Segal

Role: primary

References

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Segal G, Bar-Ziv Y, Velkes S, Benkovich V, Stanger G, Debbi EM, Debi R, Mor A, Elbaz A. A non-invasive biomechanical device and treatment for patients following total hip arthroplasty: results of a 6-month pilot investigation. J Orthop Surg Res. 2013 May 21;8:13. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-8-13.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23692690 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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93/09

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id