Investigation of Validity and Reliability of the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
研究概览
简要总结
Many assessment tools have been developed and used to evaluate upper extremity functions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. While each test has its strengths and weaknesses, the most significant limitation of these tests is that only a limited number assess both hands simultaneously. On the other hand, most daily life activities require the coordinated use of both hands. In MS patients, bilateral impairments in hand functions can also be observed. Therefore, there is a need for bilateral assessment tools.
Unlike many other assessment tools, the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) allows for simultaneous evaluation of both hands. In addition to manual dexterity, it also assesses hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. The MMDT consists of five subtests: placing, turning, displacing, single-hand turning and placing, and two-hand turning and placing. The validity of the MMDT has also been examined in MS patients.
Our study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the MMDT in MS patients. The cutoff times that best distinguish individuals with MS from healthy individuals will also be examined. The study aims to systematically and thoroughly evaluate the MMDT, establish it as a valid and reliable method for MS patients, and provide a new perspective on assessing hand functions.
详细描述
At baseline, the MMDT, EDSS, 9-hole peg test (9-HPT), ABILHAND survey, and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) will be applied to the MS group. The MMDT will be repeated seven days after the first application in MS. Healthy controls are going to perform only the MMDT.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Age at least 18 years,
- •Neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
- •Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0-6.5
- •No MS exacerbation within the last 3 months,
- •Use of stable medication in the last 3 months.
排除标准
- •Having any vision, hearing or perception problems that may affect the research results,
- •Having an orthopedic problem that may affect manual skills in the upper extremity,
- •Having a cardiovascular, pulmonary disorder
结局指标
主要结局
Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
时间窗: baseline (on the predetermined assessment day)
The Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) is a performance test designed to evaluate hand functions and hand-eye coordination both unilaterally and bilaterally, higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test-second
时间窗: the second assessment will be conducted after the seven days
The Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) is a performance test designed to evaluate hand functions and hand-eye coordination both unilaterally and bilaterally, higher scores mean a worse outcome.
次要结局
- 9-Hole Peg Test(baseline (on the predetermined assessment day))
- ABILHAND(baseline (on the predetermined assessment day))
- The Jebsen Hand Function Test(baseline (on the predetermined assessment day))
- The Expanded Disability Status Scale(baseline (on the predetermined assessment day))
研究者
Kader Eldemir
Assistant professor
Cumhuriyet University