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A Study to Evaluate Spine Motion in Older Adults

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to collect movement, muscle activity, and physical activity measurements in healthy older adults, during everyday activities.  This information will be used for the creation of a computational model of the spine to help predict injury risk.  

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 adults, age 50 and over.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with a FRAIL score of 3 or greater.
  • Have experienced a prior osteoporotic fracture.

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 Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kenton Kaufman, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Christine Deml CCRP

(507) 266-0984

Huyber.Christine@mayo.edu

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