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NCT Number: NCT04622657

Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Parkinson Disease

In order to achieve collaborative patient-centered rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease, detailed evaluation of walking and balance in evaluating the perceived difficulty in daily life is important to evaluate the progression of the disease and its response to treatments.

In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in Parkinson Disease. However there is no validity and reliability study of Dubousset Function Test developed to evaluate balance and functional performance of Parkinson Disease. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of Dubousset Function Test in Parkinson Disease.

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Conditions

Parkinson Disease Balance; Distorted Basal Ganglia Diseases Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Fall Gait Disorders, Neurologic Movement Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Parkinsonian Disorders Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Synucleinopathies

Age range

40 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ayşe Abit Kocaman

Kirikkale, 7110, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Balance disorders are very common in patients with Parkinson's, and these disorders significantly affect the patient's body alignment and participation. Especially during walking, balance disorders occur, resulting in falls, disability and injury in the advanced stage of the disease. As a result of these losses in patients, falls can be seen, and the severity of disability that increases with age affects the quality of life of individuals by affecting their living in their own homes.

Dubousset Functional Test (DFT); A conceptually practical four-component assessment test has been proposed by Dr. Jean Dubousset to assess the functional capacity of adult individuals. The validity of the test was made in individuals with spinal deformity. DFT; It consists of four components: getting up from a chair without arms and walking 5 meters forward and backward, descending and climbing steps, transition from standing to sitting on the ground, and the dual task test in which the individual walks while counting down from 50 at the same time

In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in Parkinson Disease. However there is no validity and reliability study of Dubousset Function Test developed to evaluate balance and functional performance of Parkinson Disease. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of Dubousset Function Test in Parkinson Disease.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (Hoehn Yahr level (1-3)

  • Volunteering to participate in research and approving the informed consent form Being over the age of 40
  • Using stable Parkinson's Disease medication for at least 4 weeks
  • No cooperation and communication problems

Exclusion criteria

  • • Individuals with any other neurological and orthopedic problems Uncontrollable hypertension To your serious disk Significant comorbidity affecting balance and gait
  • Those with cooperation and communication problems

Treatment and study plan

dubousset functional test

Other

Dubousset Function Test, 3-m backwards walk test, timed up and go test,Tinnetti Balance and Gait Test, Berg BalanceTest, Functional Reach Test

Primary outcomes

  1. Dubousset Function Test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    The four components of the DFT included (1) the Up Walking Test: participants rose without assistance from a and seated position in a chair that did not have arms, walked 5 meters (500 cm) forward before stopping, walked backwards 5 meters, and sat again without assistance; (2) the Steps Test: from a starting position 50 cm away, volunteers climbed three stairs, turned around on the third step (top), and walked down the three steps; (3) Down and Sitting Test: from a standing position, participants sat on the ground and stood up again, using assistance as needed; (4) Dual-Tasking Test: participants walked 5 meters forward, turned around, and walked 5 meters back to the starting position while performing a working memory test (counting down from 50 by intervals of 2).

  2. timed up and go test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    A standard chair is used for testing. First, the patient is asked to sit on the chair. The patient is then asked to stand up and walk regularly at a distance of 3 meters with a predetermined length, then return to the chair after 3 meters.

  3. 3-m backwards walk test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    A distance of 3 m is measured and marked with black tape. Individuals are asked to follow the heel and black band.

    With the 'start' command they are asked to walk backwards quickly. When the distance of 3 m is completed, a stop is instructed. Individuals are not allowed to run during the test. They are allowed to look back if they wish. The assessor walks behind individuals throughout the test. The test is repeated 3 times, the averages are recorded

  4. Tinetti Balance and Gait Test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    In the test used to evaluate balance, walking score is maximum 12 points, balance score is maximum 16 points and a total of 28 points.

  5. Funtional Reach Test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    It is used to measure both the balance of the individual functionally and the amount of dynamic reach It is used to measure both the balance of the individual functionally and the amount of dynamic reach

  6. Berg Balance Test

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    The BBS consists of 14 items to directly monitor the maintenance of body balance during performance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kırıkkale University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Nov 10, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 12, 2022

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