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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorLisbon Academic Medical Center - Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Two or more cardinal signs of Postural Deficiency Syndrome

Clinical presentation of asymmetrical stance and head extension and rotation

Presence of typical directional pseudoscotoma described in this syndrome

Disqualifiers

Vision under 8/10, strabismus or nistagmus;

Previous eye or vestibular surgery;

Known disease affecting the central nervous system or inner ear;

Medication with known interference with balance and posture and

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Prismatic low-powered lenses

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group