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NCT04744246 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Muscle Activity During Load Carriage in ROTC Cadets

A NA study of Back Pain, sponsored by North Dakota State University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04744246 is a NA study of Back Pain that has completed, run by North Dakota State University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 142-participant average among 37 other Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04744246, a NA study of Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by North Dakota State University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Army ROTC Cadets who are currently enrolled in Military Science courses will be asked to participate in this experimental research design. A total of 30 healthy cadets consisting of approximately 24 males and six females will be recruited, as this will provide an accurate representation of the overall Army demographics with 17% being female. Paperwork: After providing consent, participants age and gender will be documented, and height and weight will be measured and documented. Participants will complete a modified version of the Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, which has been adjusted to be more specific to the military population. The questionnaire will be filled out indicating the cadet's current level of pain. They will then complete the same questionnaire indicating their pain within the last year. Protocol: First, the skin will be prepared and surface electromyography (EMG) electrodes will be placed. Dynamic, surface EMG data will be obtained of the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, erector spinae, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris muscles in accordance with SENIAM (Surface Electromyography for the Non-Invasive Assessment of Muscles) guidelines. Skin preparatation will consist of trimming hair if the skin surface at which the electrodes have to be placed is covered with hair. Next, the skin will be cleaned with alcohol. The skin will be allowed to dry prior to electrode placement. Lastly, skin will be abraded to reduce impedance. Following electrode application, participants will complete five minutes of light activity on a bike or treadmill for warm-up. Next, in order to normalize the data, manual muscle tests will be performed for each of the six muscles being test. Then, participants will walk at a speed of four miles per hour for 10 seconds as a dynamic measurement for normalizing the data. After completion of the two normalization protocols, participants will complete a five kilometer (3.1 mile) walk on a treadmill at a speed o

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER load carriage

Study Locations (1)

North Dakota

  • North Dakota State University - Fargo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2020-09-07
Est. Completion 2020-11-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

North Dakota State University

16 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04744246

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04744246 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 142-participant average among 37 other Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The listed sponsor is North Dakota State University, which has 16 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which load carriage is the first listed.

NCT04744246 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Dakota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04744246 about?

NCT04744246 is a clinical study titled "Muscle Activity During Load Carriage in ROTC Cadets". Army ROTC Cadets who are currently enrolled in Military Science courses will be asked to participate in this experimental research design. A total of 30 healthy cadets consisting of approximately 24 males and six females will be recruited, as this will provide an accurate representation of the overa...

What is the current status of trial NCT04744246?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2020-09-07. Estimated completion is 2020-11-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04744246 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Back Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04744246?

The interventions under investigation include: load carriage (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04744246?

This trial is sponsored by North Dakota State University, which has 16 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04744246 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Dakota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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