The Reliability and Validity of the Functional Reach Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
- Enrollment
- 79
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional Reach Test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Loss of limits of stability ability is one of the major components of balance dysfunction in MS. The functional reach test is quick and clinically available tool for assessing limits of stability but reliability and validity of this test has not yet been systematically examined in people with Multiple Sclerosis.The aim of the study is to investigate reliability and validity of the functional reach test in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Detailed Description
At baseline, the functional reach test, limits of stability test by using Biodex Balance System, Berg Balance Scale, four step square test, and timed up and go test was applied to the patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The functional reach test was repeated after seven days from the first application to evaluate its reliability.
Investigators
Fatih Söke
Research Assistant
Gazi University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •at least 18 years,
- •neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
- •Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 7,
- •able to walk 20 m with or without aids,
- •no MS exacerbation within the last 2 months,
- •use of stable medication in the last 2 months.
Exclusion Criteria
- •other neurologic disorder,
- •pregnancy,
- •orthopedic problems affecting gait and stance,
- •visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results,
- •cardiovascular, pulmonary, and humoral disease.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional Reach Test
Time Frame: 30 seconds
Functional Reach Test is clinically used to assess limits of stability.
Secondary Outcomes
- Biodex Balance System(2 minutes)
- Berg Balance Scale(10 minutes)
- Four Square Step Test(20 seconds)
- Timed Up and Go Test(15 seconds)