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Clinical Trials/NCT04740359
NCT04740359
Completed
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The Effect of Functional Trunk Training on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Hereditary Ataxia Patients With Autosomal Recessive

Hasan Kalyoncu University1 site in 1 country20 target enrollmentFebruary 12, 2021

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Ataxia, Spinocerebellar
Sponsor
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Enrollment
20
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
The quality of life
Status
Completed
Last Updated
3 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The study is to examine the effect of functional trunk training on trunk control and upper extremity functions in patients with autosomal recessive ataxia.

Detailed Description

Hereditary ataxias are a group of genetic diseases characterized by slow progressive gait disturbance. In addition, coordination disorders can be seen in extremities, speech and eye movements. Atrophy is common in the cerebellum. Friedreich's ataxia, ataxia telangiectasia, ataxia with vitamin E deficiency, infantile-onset spinocerebellar atrophy and Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome are autosomal recessive hereditary ataxias. The constant main sign of autosomal recessive ataxia is progressive ataxia. The trunk has an important role on dynamic stabilization for postural reactions and limb movements. A good trunk support enables movements in other parts of the body to occur more regularly. Trunk stabilization is important to support upper and lower extremity movements, to meet the loads, and to protect the spinal cord. The relationship between upper extremity function, daily living activities and trunk functions has been emphasized in many studies but comparative studies about the rehabilitation were very less. This study is to evaluate the effect o functional trunk training in patients with autosomal recessive ataxia.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 12, 2021
End Date
November 1, 2021
Last Updated
3 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Sedat Yiğit

Res Asst

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Without any communication impairment (seeing, hearing, hearing),
  • Have not had surgery for the upper and lower extremities in the last 6 months,
  • Between the ages of 5 and 18,
  • The mental level determined by the pediatrician is sufficient,

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients who want to leave the study at any stage of the study
  • Patients who do not attend regular training

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The quality of life

Time Frame: through of te study, average 8 weeks

The Children's Quality of Life Scale (PedsQL) was used determine to quality of life level.

The Functional Independence

Time Frame: through of te study, average 8 weeks

The Functional Independence Scale for Children (WeeFIM) was used determine to independence level.

Trunk impairment

Time Frame: through of te study, average 8 weeks

The Trunk Disorder Scale (TIS) was used to assess static and dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination

The severity of ataxia

Time Frame: through of te study, average 8 weeks

The International Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) was used to determine the severity

Secondary Outcomes

  • Upper extremity functional performance(through of te study, average 8 weeks)
  • Functional Reach Test(through of te study, average 8 weeks)

Study Sites (1)

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