Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees

Evaluation of Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees: a Case Control Study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05597696

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-28

Start date

2022-05-01

Completion date

2023-07-01

Last updated

2023-10-12

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Conditions

Amputation, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity

Keywords

Limits of stability, Sitting balance, Standing balance

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing postural stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics.

Detailed description

Postural stability is important for amputees to perform daily life activities and participate in social activities. The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics. A force platform was used to measure the postural stability of individuals. The sitting limits of stability of the participants were recorded in cm. Amputees between the ages of 18-50, using their prosthesis for at least 6 months, and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics were included in the study. Congenital amputees, individuals with bilateral lower extremity amputations, and individuals with central or peripheral vestibular disorders were excluded. Our study will reveal the importance of sitting stability limits in the evaluation and treatment of amputees.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

for amputee: * Unilateral transfemoral amputation * Using their prosthesis for at least 6 months

Exclusion criteria

* congenital amputee * Bilateral lower extremity amputation * Central or peripheral vestibular disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Limits of stability	15 minutes	Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements in sitting. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results