Passive Cervical Range of Motion in Infants

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Infants with and without torticollis will be measured at different time points to assess their passive cervical spine range of motion (pCROM).

Detailed Description
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Infants at the age of 2 to 12 month will be measured at several time points to assess their passive cervical range of motion. One group will include healthy subjects, the other group infants with a diagnosed torticollis. Healthy subjects will be measured at the age of 3, 4, 6 and 9 months. Infants diagnosed with torticollis, at their visit at a Chiropractor and one week later.

Official Title
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Passive Cervical Range of Motion in Infants With and Without Torticollis, Before, During and After Chiropractic Treatment

Conditions
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Arthrogenic Torticollis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: No study specific intervention, regular care.


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: age 2-12 month signed informed consent diagnosed with torticollis Exclusion Criteria: defense reaction e.g. crying, screaming other illnesses neck trauma neck surgery developmental delay

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 2 Months
Maximum Age: 12 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| healthy subjects<br>No intervention Infants will be measured at different time points. At the age of 3,4,6 and 9 months. | Other: No study specific intervention, regular care.<br>* Chiropractic care (regular care)<br>* Other names: chiropractic treatment;|
| torticollis group<br>No intervention Infants will be measured at their visit to a Chiropractor. Before and after treatment. | Other: No study specific intervention, regular care.<br>* Chiropractic care (regular care)<br>* Other names: chiropractic treatment;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed | baseline | 
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed | three months | 
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed | six months | 
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed | four months | 
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed | nine months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Demographic data child | specific data of the child is gathered | baseline | 
| Demographic data mother | specific data of the mother is collected | baseline | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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arthrogenic Torticollis, cervical range of motion, infant