The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of ''The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)"

Istanbul Medeniyet University52 enrolled

Overview

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15) is a uni-dimensional scale to measure dyspnea in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be easily and rapidly applied. The aim of this study is to investigate reliability and validity of Turkish version of the DALS-15.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Dyspnea

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 18 or above * Dyspnea on exertion, dyspnea at rest, or orthopnea without evidence of pulmonary or cardiac causes of dyspnea Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive dysfunction

Locations (1)

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)

The scale is used to measure dyspnea in ALS patients

Time frame: 10 minutes

Secondary Outcomes

Modified Borg Scale

A 10 point Modified Borg Scale is used to assess dyspnea in supine and standing positions.

Time frame: 10 minutes

Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R)

It is used to assess functional stats in ALS patients. This study particularly focus on pulmonary functions and dyspnea subscale of the scale.

Time frame: 15 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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