Investigation of the Relationship Between Plantar Foot Pressure and Balance in Morbidly Obese Individuals

N/ACompletedNCT05519436

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa60 enrolled

Overview

The fact that changes in plantar pressure during walking and in a fixed position in morbidly obese individuals and the relationship between postural oscillations and balance have not been fully elucidated creates a need in this area. In this study, primary aim is to investigate the change in plantar foot pressure, balance parameters and the relationship between them in morbidly obese individuals compared to healthy individuals.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity, Morbid Foot Deformities

Interventions

AssessmentOTHER

Bioelectrical impedance analysis method was used to evaluate the body composition of the cases. Muscle, fat, water ratio was made with Inbody Bioelectrical Impedance Device. Static and dynamic plantar pressure analyzes were evaluated with Sensor Medica pedobarographic measuring device, and postural sway was evaluated with "bilateral comparison tests", one of the dynamic balance tests of Biodex Balance System.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals between the ages of 18-60 * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2, morbidly obese individual * No surgical operation in the last 6 months * Non-obese healthy adult individuals will be included in the study as the control group. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that will interfere with physical activity * Presence of balance problems that will prevent physical activity * Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions * Presence of acute pain * Presence of uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension * Having any communication problems

Locations (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Static and dynamic plantar pressure analyzes

To evaluate the plantar pressure, a computerized pedobarographic measuring device with a pressure sensor platform, which can measure the load on the sole of the foot statically and dynamically, and detect the displacement of the pressure center while standing, was used.

Time frame: 2019-2020

Secondary Outcomes

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Measurement

The muscle, fat, and water ratio of the cases were evaluated with the Inbody Bioelectrical Impedance Device.

Time frame: 2019-2020

Biodex Balance System

Biodex Balance System is a system that provides the opportunity to evaluate the balance statically and dynamically. It allows to measure the displacements in the center of gravity of the patient standing on a standing balance platform and the reactions when the support surface changes. "Bilateral comparison tests", one of the dynamic balance tests of the Biodex balance System, were used to evaluate the postural sway of the cases.

Time frame: 2019-2020

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.