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NCT Number: NCT06687915

Comparison of Balance and Coordination Parameters of Visually Impaired and Healthy Individuals

The aim of this [observational study] is to examine balance in multiple aspects by comparing balance, coordination, and gait parameters between congenitally blind individuals and healthy individuals with multiple scales.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is there a difference in balance and coordination between congenitally blind individuals and healthy individuals? comparison group: Healthy sedated individuals Participants will be asked to complete balance scales.

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Key information

Conditions

Blindness Congenital Blindness Eye Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms Vision Disorders

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Avrasya University

Trabzon, Ortahisar, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Visually impaired, with all corrections, individuals who have one tenth of the usual visual acuity of the seeing eye, i.e. 20/200 visual acuity or less, or whose visual angle does not exceed 20 degrees are called blind. The meaning of 20/200 is that an individual affected by visual impairment can see from 60 cm, while an individual with normal vision can see from 6 m. Narrow angle of vision means that, despite normal visual acuity, vision is limited only to the centre, 20 degrees, and objects beyond 20 degrees cannot be seen.

Balance depends on the integration of information received from proprioceptive, vestibular and visual sensory systems. It has been observed that visually impaired individuals have problems in postural stability and balance due to insufficient information from the visual system. In this study, it was aimed to compare the balance, coordination and gait parameters of congenitally visually impaired individuals and healthy sedentary individuals.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Congenital visual impairment
  • Not having any acute or chronic disease other than congenital blindness

Exclusion criteria

  • Having musculoskeletal deformity
  • Being involved in a professional sport
  • Having received physiotherapy treatment for balance before

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Test

    Time frame: At the baseline of the study

    Berg Balance Scale was developed for postural control assessment. It includes 14 instructions and for each instruction, the patient's performance is observed and a score between 0-4 is given. It takes between 10 and 20 minutes to complete the scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bahçeşehir University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Comparison of Balance and Coordination Between Visually Impaired and Healthy Sedentary Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Nov 14, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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