H81.4 H81.3
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In patients with central and peripheral vestibular disorders frequency of falls and fall-related factors (questionnaire according to the Hopkins Falls Grading Scale [Davalos-Bichara M et al.
35:1-5]), gait and balance performance (gait analysis and posturography), cognitive funtioning (MOCA), fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale-International, Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
Sponsors
Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clear primary diagnosis, written informed consent, cooperation ability of the patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Other disease that presents with gait disturbance (pareses of the lower extremities after stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal canal stenosis, etc; hip- or knee-replacement within the preceding 6 months), subjects being incapable of giving informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of falls (questionnaire according to the categories of the Hopkins Falls Grading Scale, at baseline and by monthly telephone interviews during a follow-up-period of one year) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fall-related morbidity (questionnaire according to the categories of the Hopkins Falls Grading Scale, at baseline and by monthly telephone interviews during a follow-up-period of one year); Fear of falling (questionnaire: Falls Efficacy Scale-International, at baseline); Balance and gait performance (gait analysis using a pressure-sensitive carpet [GaitRite] and stance analysis using a stabilometer platform [Kistler], at baseline) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactCornelia Schlick
Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern
Outcome results
None listed