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NCT Number: NCT06988631

Sensorimotor Organization in Individuals With General Joint Hypermobility

This study is the first to examine the effect of sole sensory training on sensorimotor organization in individuals with GEH. Individuals with a Beighton score of 5 and above were included in the study. Within the scope of the study, individuals with general joint hypermobility (GEH) were divided into intervention and control groups by the Randomization method. The intervention group received sole sensory training in the home environment. Both groups were given a foot care brochure. The individuals' sole sensory and balance skills were evaluated before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, the intervention aimed to prevent injuries and disabilities that may occur due to joint laxity by improving sole sensory and balance.

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Key information

Conditions

Generalized Joint Hypermobility Joint Diseases Joint Instability Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Erzurum technical university

Erzurum, State/Province, 25200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Persons with a Beighton score ≥5 without any systemic disease
  • Asymptomatic persons

Exclusion criteria

  • People who have had an upper or lower extremity injury in the last 3 months,
  • People who have a history of fractures or surgery in the last year,
  • People who have been pregnant in the last year,
  • Those diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)

Treatment and study plan

Sensory treatment

Other

Participants were asked to practice the foot sole sensory training program at home every day for 2 weeks.

foot care booklet

Other

Participants were given a booklet about healthy feet and were informed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Light touch sensation

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    It was evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) test kit.

  2. Two-Point Separation sensation

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    A discriminator was used to assess two-point discrimination perception.

  3. Vibration sense

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    A 128 Hz tuning fork was used to evaluate vibration sensation.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proprioception

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Joint position sense test for proprioception assessment was performed using a digital goniometer device.

  2. Muscle Strength

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    A hand-held dynamometer (Lafayette Instrument®, Layafette, IN) was used to determine muscle strength for both lower extremities of the individuals.

  3. Balance

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Dynamic balance of individuals was assessed with the Y Balance Test.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effect of Foot Sole Sensory Training on Sensorimotor Organization in Individuals With General Joint Hypermobility

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 25, 2025
Registry last updated
May 25, 2025

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