TerminatedNot Applicable

Behavior of the Upper Cervical Spine in Rugby Players

Stopped: the inclusion period ended on 23/09/2021

France117 participantsStarted 2017-02-23

Plain-language summary

Rugby players are often exposed to destabilisation of the upper cervical spine.This kind of trauma may lead to dramatic injuries, due to lesion of spinal cord. CerviStab© is a device which evaluate the bio-mechanical and neuromuscular behavior of the upper cervical spine in rugby situation. The aim of this study, is to evaluate the dynamic stabilization of the upper cervical spine in reaction to unexpected impact.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Rugby players at least since 5 years * Amateurs or professionals players * Able to play in rugby competition Exclusion Criteria: * Medical history of cervical spine injury requiring surgical intervention * Active cervical symptomatology * Medical history of migraine or epilepsy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Reproducibility of head movement amplitude measurements on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the measurement of mechanical resistance strength intensity produced by upper cervical spine muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of time until appearance of mechanical resistance strength produced by upper cervical spine muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the time of response of upper cervical spine extensor muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the amplitude of the response of upper cervical spine extensor muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03712514

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-23

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Reproducibility of head movement amplitude measurements on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the measurement of mechanical resistance strength intensity produced by upper cervical spine muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of time until appearance of mechanical resistance strength produced by upper cervical spine muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the time of response of upper cervical spine extensor muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1

Reproducibility of the amplitude of the response of upper cervical spine extensor muscles responding to destabilization on healthy volunteers

Timeframe: Week 1