The Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Timed 360° Turn Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Gazi University95 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the study is to investigate reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the timed 360° turn test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

Interventions

The timed 360° turn testOTHER

* 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.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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.

Locations (1)

Fatih Söke

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The timed 360° turn test

The timed 360° turn test evaluates turning ability. Higher durations indicate worse turning performance.

Time frame: 1 minute

Secondary Outcomes

Berg Balance Scale

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.

Time frame: 10 minutes

Timed Up and Go test

Timed Up and Go test evaluates functional mobility. Higher durations indicate worse functional mobility.

Time frame: 1 minute

Functional Reach Test

Functional Reach Test is used to evaluate limits of stability. Higher distances indicate better limits of stability.

Time frame: 1 minute

Four Square Step Test

Four Square Step Test is used to assess dynamic balance. Higher durations indicate worse dynamic balance.

Time frame: 1 minute

One Leg Stance Test

One Leg Stance Test evaluates postural stability. Higher durations indicate better postural stability.

Time frame: 3 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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