Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Conditions
Keywords
The timed 360° turn test, Multiple sclerosis, reliability, validity
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to investigate reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the timed 360° turn test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Detailed description
At baseline, the timed 360° turn test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Functional Reach Test, Four Square Step Test, and One-legged Stance Test is applied to the Multiple Sclerosis group. The timed 360° turn test is repeated after seven days from the first application in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Healthy controls are going to perform only the timed 360° turn test.
Interventions
* The timed 360° turn test: Each participant turns around in place in a standing position for both sides. * Berg Balance Scale: It has 14 items, each of which is scored from 0 (i.e, severely impaired balance) to 4 (i.e., no balance impairment). * Timed Up and Go test: It requires individual to stand up from an armed chair, walk 3m, turn around, walk back to the armed chair, and sit down again. * Functional Reach Test: It measures the maximum distance an individual is able to reach forward beyond arm's length in the standing position when maintaining a fixed base of support. * One-leg stance test: Individuals were asked to stand on either their left or right leg. * Four square step test: It requires an individual to step over obstacles in various directions including forward, backward, and sideways.
Sponsors
Gazi University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* at least 18 years, * neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis, * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 7, * able to walk 20 m with or without aids, * no MS exacerbation within the last 2 months, * use of stable medication in the last 2 months.
Exclusion criteria
* other neurologic disorder, * Pregnancy, * orhopedic problems affecting gait and stance, * visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results, * Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and humoral disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The timed 360° turn test | 1 minute | The timed 360° turn test evaluates turning ability. Higher durations indicate worse turning performance. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale | 10 minutes | Berg Balance Scale assesses functional balance. It consists of 14 functional tasks rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The maximum score is 56 points. Higher scores indicate better functional balance. |
| Timed Up and Go test | 1 minute | Timed Up and Go test evaluates functional mobility. Higher durations indicate worse functional mobility. |
| Functional Reach Test | 1 minute | Functional Reach Test is used to evaluate limits of stability. Higher distances indicate better limits of stability. |
| Four Square Step Test | 1 minute | Four Square Step Test is used to assess dynamic balance. Higher durations indicate worse dynamic balance. |
| One Leg Stance Test | 3 minutes | One Leg Stance Test evaluates postural stability. Higher durations indicate better postural stability. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed