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Turning Pattern of Different Body Segments During Turns and Turning Performance

Recruiting
Conditions
Parkinson's Disease
Registration Number
NCT05929781
Lead Sponsor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Brief Summary

This is a cross-sectional exploratory study. A total of 25 people with PD, 25 young healthy adults, and 25 middle to older adults will be recruited. Axial segment turning pattern and turning performance will be evaluated in two visits using the Vicon 3D motion analysis system, Gaitup, and 3D motion camera. The independent variables are the initiation timing of the head, upper trunk, pelvis, ankle, and foot when turning and the initiation sequence of turning (% turn). The dependent variables are turning performance, including turning velocity, turning steps, turning step length, turning step width), and stance phase (%).

Detailed Description

The first aim of the present study is to explore the correlation between axial segment turning pattern and turning performance in people with PD and healthy adults.

The second aim is to verify the validity and reliability of 3D motion camera in turning evaluation.

A total of 25 people with PD, 25 young healthy adults, and 25 middle to older adults will be recruited.

Axial segment turning pattern and turning performance will be evaluated in two visits using the Vicon 3D motion analysis system, Gaitup, and 3D motion camera.

The independent variables are the initiation timing of the head, upper trunk, pelvis, ankle, and foot when turning and the initiation sequence of turning (% turn). The dependent variables are turning performance, including turning velocity, turning steps, turning step length, turning step width), and stance phase (%).

For the data analysis, the Shapiro-Wilk test will be used to check for normal distribution. Pearson's correlation coefficient or Spearman's rank correlation coefficient will be used to examine the correlations between axial segment initiation timing and turning performance. To verify the validity and reliability, Pearson's correlation coefficient will be used for concurrent criterion validity. Intraclass correlation one-way random model will be used for test-retest reliability, showed with intraclass correlation coefficient and 95% confidence interval. A p-value of less than 0.05 is considered statistically significant.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • Able to walk 5 meters without assistance device
  • Able to turn independently
Exclusion Criteria
  • With neurological disorders
  • MMSE< 24
  • Any systemic and musculoskeletal disturbances or other causes of walking inability

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Initiation timing (sec)Change from baseline at one week

Initiation timing of the head, upper trunk, pelvis, ankle, and foot when turning

Turning step length (cm)Change from baseline at one week
Stance phase (%)Change from baseline at one week
Turning velocity (cm/sec)Change from baseline at one week
Turning stepsChange from baseline at one week
Turning step width (cm)Change from baseline at one week
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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Taipei, Taiwan

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