Radiographic Head and Neck Positional Changes in Response to Usage of Low-powered Prismatic Lenses

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Postural Neck Pain Postural Imbalance Postural Disorders
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Lisbon Academic Medical Center - Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa · Research network
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About This Trial

This study aims to investigate the short-term modifications in head and neck positioning by usage of low-powered prismatic lenses in patients with Postural Deficiency Syndrome (PDS). A matched pair observation study was designed. Evaluation is carried out using low dose biplanar radiography before treatment and 15 minutes after lenses application.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Presentation of diagnostic criteria for Postural Deficiency Syndrome comprising of * Two or more cardinal signs of Postural Deficiency Syndrome * Clinical presentation of asymmetrical stance and head extension and rotation * Presence of typical directional pseudoscotoma describ…
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João Alves da Silva, MD

+351935457064

joao-luis@edu.ulisboa.pt

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