Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, upper limb, manual dexterity, assessment, minnesota manual dexterity test
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to report the results of manual dexterity using the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test in people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Detailed description
Upper limb can be affected even in early stage in people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS). Manual dexterity is important to maintain upper limb function and 9-Hole Peg Test (9HPT) is used as gold standard to assess dexterity in pwMS. There are no studies evaluating manual dexterity with the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) in pwMS. This study aims to: 1. reporting the results of manual dexterity using the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test and comparing the test results with healthy volunteers, 2. examining the relationship between MMDT and 9HPT, ABILHAND, grip strength, pinch strength, fatigue.
Interventions
OTHERTest Group
Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity, performance, muscle strength and fatigue, respectively, on a predetermined day.
OTHERControl Grup
Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity, performance, muscle strength and fatigue, respectively, on a predetermined day.
Sponsors
Istanbul Aydın University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* (1) age 18-65; * (2) definitive diagnosis of MS according to McDonald criteria; * (3) ability to read and write in Turkish.
Exclusion criteria
* (1) acute attacks of MS (within 3 months); * (2) cognitive impairment (Mini Mental test result 24 points and below); * (3) having spasticity (3 and above according to Modified Ashworth Scale) * (4) any chronic disease other than MS; * (5) being addicted to alcohol or drugs,
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | to assess manual dexterity, higher scores mean a worse outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9-Hole Peg Test | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | to assess manual dexterity. higher scores mean a worse outcome. |
| ABILHAND | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | to assess for performance of activity. score range 0-46 point, higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| grip strength | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | using hand dynamometer. higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| pinch strength | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | using pinchmeter. higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| Fatigue Severity Scale | baseline (on the predetermined assessment day) | to assess fatigue. score range 0-7 point, higher scores mean a worse outcome. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed