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NCT Number: NCT03718026

The Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Timed 360° Turn Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The aim of the study is to investigate reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the timed 360° turn test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Immune System Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Fatih Söke

Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

At baseline, the timed 360° turn test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Functional Reach Test, Four Square Step Test, and One-legged Stance Test is applied to the Multiple Sclerosis group. The timed 360° turn test is repeated after seven days from the first application in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Healthy controls are going to perform only the timed 360° turn test.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • at least 18 years,
  • neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score < 7,
  • able to walk 20 m with or without aids,
  • no MS exacerbation within the last 2 months,
  • use of stable medication in the last 2 months.

Exclusion criteria

  • other neurologic disorder,
  • Pregnancy,
  • orhopedic problems affecting gait and stance,
  • visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results,
  • Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and humoral disease.

Treatment and study plan

The timed 360° turn test

Other
  • The timed 360° turn test: Each participant turns around in place in a standing position for both sides.
  • Berg Balance Scale: It has 14 items, each of which is scored from 0 (i.e, severely impaired balance) to 4 (i.e., no balance impairment).
  • Timed Up and Go test: It requires individual to stand up from an armed chair, walk 3m, turn around, walk back to the armed chair, and sit down again.
  • Functional Reach Test: It measures the maximum distance an individual is able to reach forward beyond arm's length in the standing position when maintaining a fixed base of support.
  • One-leg stance test: Individuals were asked to stand on either their left or right leg.
  • Four square step test: It requires an individual to step over obstacles in various directions including forward, backward, and sideways.

Other names: Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Functional Reach Test, One-leg stance test, Four square step test

Primary outcomes

  1. The timed 360° turn test

    Time frame: 1 minute

    The timed 360° turn test evaluates turning ability. Higher durations indicate worse turning performance.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    Berg Balance Scale assesses functional balance. It consists of 14 functional tasks rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The maximum score is 56 points. Higher scores indicate better functional balance.

  2. Timed Up and Go test

    Time frame: 1 minute

    Timed Up and Go test evaluates functional mobility. Higher durations indicate worse functional mobility.

  3. Functional Reach Test

    Time frame: 1 minute

    Functional Reach Test is used to evaluate limits of stability. Higher distances indicate better limits of stability.

  4. Four Square Step Test

    Time frame: 1 minute

    Four Square Step Test is used to assess dynamic balance. Higher durations indicate worse dynamic balance.

  5. One Leg Stance Test

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    One Leg Stance Test evaluates postural stability. Higher durations indicate better postural stability.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Timed 360° Turn Test Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Oct 24, 2018
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2018

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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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