Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus iNPH cognitive function mobility performance
Conditions
Interventions
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus patients after shunting
Basic Science
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol university
Mahidol university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who developed the symptoms with 60 years old or older 2. At least one of the triads of gradually developed gait disturbance, presence cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence 3. Improved clinical symptoms after external lumbar CSF drainage or shunt surgery 4. Able to comprehend and follow instructions (Thai language) 5. Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without using gait aids such as cane or walker 6. Able to get in or out of a chair with or without assistive device
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any cardiac or respiratory diseases that could cause mobility limiting 2. History of fractures or surgery at the spine or lower limbs (in the past 6 months) 3. Vertigo and dizziness on the day of assessment 4. History of major psychiatric disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of MoCA 6 months MoCA,score of Thai word list learning test 6 months Thai word list learning test, Time of simple reaction time 6 months simple reaction time | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| times to perform TUG (s), sit-to-stand (s), turning 1800 (s), and walking over 3 m (s) 6 months time up and go test | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRattapha Ariyaudomkit
Faculty of physical therapy Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed