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NCT Number: NCT03884088

Comparison of Subjective Balance Tests

There is many subjective balance tests to evaluate static and dynamic balance. But, there is no sufficient information about which balance test is the most sensitive test to evaluate balance. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.

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Key information

Conditions

Balance Posture

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ozden Ozkal

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In the clinical setting, many balance tests are used for evaluating balance in individuals. These tests are utilized to assess both static and dynamic balance. However, sufficient research has not been conducted to decide which subjective balance test is more sensitive than the other tests. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • at least 18 years,
  • To be a volunteer to participate

Exclusion criteria

  • orthopedic problems affecting gait and stance
  • visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results,
  • Walking with assist device
  • Having a neurological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Limits of Stability

Other

Balance analysis is assessment method to estimate fall of risk and deterioration of postural control.

Other names: Postural Sway test, Berg Balance Scale, Y Balance Test, Romberg Balance Test, One-Leg Stance Test, Tinetti Balance Test, Timed up an go test, Functional Reach Test

Primary outcomes

  1. Limits of Stability

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance

  2. Postural Sway

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Postural sway in centimeters by computerized balance system

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed up and go test

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Timed up and go test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. The timed up and go test measures the time that a patient needs to stand up from a chair, walk a 3-m distance, come back and sit back on the chair.Timed up and go test measure is second. The lower values indicates the better balance

  2. Functional reach test

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Functional reach test evaluates dynamic balance by measuring the limits while the patient reaches forwards as far as possible. The test measure is centimeters. A higher score indicates better dynamic balance.

  3. One-leg stance test

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    One-leg stance test evaluates static balance of the participants. Participants would ask to maintain their static balance by standing one-lag stance. The test measure is second. A higher score indicated better static balance

  4. Romberg test

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Romberg test is used to evaluate static balance. Participants would ask to maintain their balance with their feet together (touching each other). The test measure is second. Higher score indicated better balance.

  5. Berg balance scale

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Berg balance scale is used for functional balance. participants are asked to perform 14 tasks frequently used in daily life activities. The highest possible score is 56 points. A higher score indicates better balance.

  6. Balance scale

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Balance scale which is developed by Tinetti is used to evaluate functional balance. This test has a gait score and a balance score. It uses a 3-point ordinal scale of 0, 1 and 2. Gait is scored over 12 and balance is scored over 16 totalling 28. The lower the score on the scale, the higher the risk of falling.

  7. Y balance test

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Y balance test is used to evaluate dynamic balance. The Y balance test has the patient stand on one leg while reaching out in 3 different directions with the other lower extremity. They are anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral. The test measures in centimeters. The higher score indicates better balance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Sensitivity of the Subjective Balance Tests

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 21, 2019
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2022

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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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