Comparison of IMU Sensors to Motion Capture for Measuring Trunk Motion and Velocity
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-000754
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-000754
About this study
The purpose of this study is to validate trunk kinematic and velocity measurements calculated using a wearable inertial measurement unit (IMU) while the subject experiences controlled, postural disturbances on a treadmill.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy male and female adults age 20-40 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic or current pain in their shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles, feet, neck, or back.
- Medical conditions or previous injuries/trauma/surgeries that negatively affect the participant’s balance, mobility, or strength or preclude safe participation in the protocol
- Regular use of assistive devices such as a cane or walker.
- Pregnant women
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Kenton Kaufman, Ph.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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