Balance Assessment, Balance Impairment, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vestibular Function Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
sleeve gastrectomy, balance in obese patients, vestibular function after sleeve gastrectomy, vestibulopathy in and obesity
Brief summary
Previous studies have demonstrated that obesity negatively affects the human vestibular system. However, whether improvement in vestibular function occurs following the resolution of obesity remains an area requiring further investigation. Therefore, the investigators aimed to assess and analyze vestibular system functions in patients scheduled for bariatric surgery, both before the surgery, after the surgery, and following significant weight loss. Participants aged between 18 and 60 years who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study. Initially, participants will undergo medical history assessment and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement. The enrolled participants will be evaluated using the following tests at three different time points-preoperatively, at the 1st month postoperatively, and at the 6th month postoperatively: Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), static posturography test, Berg Balance Scale, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale, and the Activity-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale. Although obesity has been shown to be associated with impaired postural balance, studies evaluating the direct effect of BMI on postural sway are limited. The aim of our study is to assess the vestibular system in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery. Through this, the investigators hope to contribute to the literature by providing balance assessments in individuals with obesity
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Istanbul Aydın University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. The native language must be Turkish 2. The participant must be between the ages of 18-60 3. The participant must be suitable for bariatric surgery (BMI ≥40 kg/m2) 4. Not have any previous vestibular diagnosis 5. Not have any problems such as joints, muscles, or walking
Exclusion criteria
Individuals with additional disabilities, neurological problems, vestibulopathy, joint, muscle or walking disorders will not be included in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Vestibular Function as Measured by Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) | 12 months | The vHIT assesses semicircular canal function by recording eye movements in response to brief, passive head rotations. |
| Change in Balance Performance Using Static Posturography | 12 months | Objective measurement of postural sway and stability using a force platform system under various sensory conditions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Functional Balance Measured by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) | 12 months | The BBS is a 14-item scale evaluating balance during functional activities. Scores range from 0 to 56. |
| Change in Quality of Life as Measured by the SF-12 Health Survey | 12 months | The SF-12 is a self-reported questionnaire assessing physical and mental health-related quality of life. |
| Change in Balance Confidence Measured by the Activity-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale | 12 months | Self-reported confidence in performing various daily activities without losing balance. Scores range from 0% to 100%. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity Status: Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) | 12 months | Anthropometric measurements taken using standard protocols. BMI calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m²). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactDastan Temirbekov, Assistant professor
Outcome results
None listed