Blindness. Blindness, both eyes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Blind adolescents aged 13 to 17 years will be assessed under three foot conditions—barefoot, minimalist footwear, and conventional footwear—with and without a cogni
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For the blind group: Visual acuity less than 400/20 (56) For the blind group: Blindness congenital or acquired by age 3 years For the blind group: Age between 13 and 17 years For the blind group: General health and absence of motor or balance disorders For the sighted (control) group: Normal vision with no history of visual impairment For the sighted (control) group: Age between 13 and 17 years For the sighted (control) group: General health and absence of motor or balance disorders
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Musculoskeletal or neuromuscular abnormalities that would impair independent movement Any neuromuscular disease such as Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar or vestibular disorders Neurological diseases associated with balance impairment- Use of medications that disrupt walking or balance Presence of cognitive disorders as determined by the Neo personality questionnaire Limitation in the range of motion required for the hip, knee, and ankle joints for normal gait Lack of willingness to continue participation in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spatio-temporal parameters of the center of pressure during gait initiation. Timepoint: Immediate effect. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Impulse. Timepoint: Immediate effect. Method of measurement: Force plate and calculation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Rahimi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed