Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of MotionNCT04038450
Accuracy of Visual Range of Motion Estimates
An observational study of Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of Motion, run by Methodist University, North Carolina at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Examine the accuracy of visual estimates of various joint angles by physical therapists at various levels of education and clinical practice, taking into account years of experience, areas of practices and specialty certifications. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of Motion
- How many people
- 522 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2019to 15 Mar 2019
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: adults who are currently enrolled in a DPT program or graduates and licensed physical therapy practioners.
Who may be able to join
- licensed physical therapists
- students currently enrolled in an accredited doctorate of physical therapy program
Who cannot join
- students have not been trained in range of motion measurements
- are not licensed physical therapists
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Methodist University, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28311
About this study
Official title: Accuracy of Visual Range of Motion Estimates Among Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Students
Examine the accuracy of visual estimates of various joint angles by physical therapists at various levels of education and clinical practice, taking into account years of experience, areas of practices and specialty certifications.
Read the detailed description
Physical therapists oftentimes will estimate rather than measure joint range of motion. The accuracy of visual estimates of various joint measurements has not been previously assessed. No comparison has been done for years of experience and accuracy of estimations. This study will create a survey with pictures of joints at previously measured angles and therapists and students will be asked to estimate the range of motion. Various statistical analyses will be performed to determine accuracy and comparisons.
- Being tested
- No intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
No interventions separated the groups. Each group reviewed pictures and wrote down their estimated ROM of the joint pictured.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Practicing Physical Therapists | licensed physical therapists currently practicing Receives: Other: No intervention | |
| Student Physical Therapists | students currently enrolled in DPT program Receives: Other: No intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Comparison of estimated ROM to actual ROM
Compare the estimated ROM provided by the student/clinician to the actual measured ROM of the joint of the model.
Measured: 6 months after completion of survey
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jul 2019
- Study start15 Feb 2019
- Primary completion8 Mar 2019
- Study completion15 Mar 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of MotionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 522 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Methodist University, North Carolina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Penny Schulken, DPT, Principal investigator, Methodist University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04038450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2018 - 19 0048
- Status last verified
- Jul 2019
- First submitted
- 14 May 2019
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Accuracy of Visual Range of Motion Estimates Among Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04038450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2018 - 19 0048
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 522 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Methodist University, North CarolinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Mar 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jul 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Examine the accuracy of visual estimates of various joint angles by physical therapists at various levels of education and clinical practice, taking into account years of experience, areas of practices and specialty certifications.
Detailed description
Physical therapists oftentimes will estimate rather than measure joint range of motion. The accuracy of visual estimates of various joint measurements has not been previously assessed. No comparison has been done for years of experience and accuracy of estimations. This study will create a survey with pictures of joints at previously measured angles and therapists and students will be asked to estimate the range of motion. Various statistical analyses will be performed to determine accuracy and comparisons.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Practicing Physical Therapists | – | Other: No interventionlicensed physical therapists currently practicing |
| Student Physical Therapists | – | Other: No interventionstudents currently enrolled in DPT program |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- adults who are currently enrolled in a DPT program or graduates and licensed physical therapy practioners.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- licensed physical therapists
- students currently enrolled in an accredited doctorate of physical therapy program
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- students have not been trained in range of motion measurements
- are not licensed physical therapists
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionNo interventions separated the groups. Each group reviewed pictures and wrote down their estimated ROM of the joint pictured. | Other | Practicing Physical Therapists, Student Physical Therapists |
Primary outcome
Comparison of estimated ROM to actual ROM
Time frame: 6 months after completion of survey
Compare the estimated ROM provided by the student/clinician to the actual measured ROM of the joint of the model.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2019.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Penny Schulken, DPT principal investigator
Methodist University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of Motion, run by Methodist University, North Carolina at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Comparison of estimated ROM to actual ROM (time frame: 6 months after completion of survey). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2019.