Dynamic Gait Index in Children With Dyslexia

Completed

• Conditions: Dyslexia; Gait Disorders, Neurologic
• Interventions: Other: Dynamic Gait Index

• Registration Number: NCT04235465
• Lead Sponsor: Marmara University

Brief Summary

The aim of the present study is to investigate reliability in dyslexic children and compare it with healthy peers.

Detailed Description

Assessments methods are very important for the detection and treatment of such problems and there is a need for studies that can be applied for the dyslexia group. However fewer attempts have been made to demonstrate the reliability of balance impairments tools in dyslexic children. The DGI is a test that has been used a lot lately because of its minimal requirement for space and equipment, as well as its ability to be used with different patients' groups. The aim of the present study is to investigate reliability in dyslexic children and compare it with healthy peers.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-04-02
• Primary Completion: 2018-06-01
• Study Completion: 2018-07-31
• Study First Submitted: 2020-01-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-01-16
• Study First Posted: 2020-01-22
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Confirmed diagnosis of dyslexia by Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Intelligence quotient (IQ)> 85 results of WISC-R
• Age between 8 - 14
• Able to understand the commands given
• Volunteer to study

Exclusion Criteria

• Having cognitive disorder
• Having neuromuscular disorder
• Having skeletal anomaly
• Having visual or hearing problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Dyslexia Group	Dynamic Gait Index	30 patients will be included. Dynamic Gait Index and other assessments will be performed twice with a 7-day interval by two evaluators
Healthy Control Group	Dynamic Gait Index	30 healthy children will be included. Dynamic Gait Index will be performed.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Dynamic Gait Index	Day 3	The Dynamic Gait Index measures functionality and dynamic balance in walking and stair climbing. The DGI consists of 8 items including normal gait on flat ground, gait with speed changes, gait with horizontal head movements, gait with vertical head movements, gait and pivot turn, gait and step over obstacle, gait around obstacles and steps up and down stairs. The performance on each item is rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (severe disorder) to 3 (independent walking). The total score is 24.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Reach Test	Day 0	Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a static balance test. Measurement is carried out by a tape measure attached to the wall parallel to the floor. The individual was standing parallel to a wall with the feet shoulder wide apart and the shoulders extended at 90 degrees flexion; in this position the third metacarpal head was recorded as the initial position. Then, the patient was asked to reach as forward as (s)he can, without taking a step. Again, the evaluator determined the position of the third metacarpal. The difference in centimeters between the first and second marks determined the FRT value. The FRT was performed three times and average value was taken.
The Timed Up and Go Test	Day 0	The Timed Up and Go is a test used to measure mobility and evaluates walking speed, posture control, functional mobility and balance.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey