Sensorimotor Organization in Individuals With General Joint Hypermobility

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Generalized Joint Hypermobility

• Registration Number: NCT06988631
• Lead Sponsor: Gazi University

Brief Summary

This study is the first to examine the effect of sole sensory training on sensorimotor organization in individuals with GEH. Individuals with a Beighton score of 5 and above were included in the study. Within the scope of the study, individuals with general joint hypermobility (GEH) were divided into intervention and control groups by the Randomization method. The intervention group received sole sensory training in the home environment. Both groups were given a foot care brochure. The individuals' sole sensory and balance skills were evaluated before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, the intervention aimed to prevent injuries and disabilities that may occur due to joint laxity by improving sole sensory and balance.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-15
• Study Completion: 2024-12-15
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

• Persons with a Beighton score ≥5 without any systemic disease
• Asymptomatic persons

Exclusion Criteria

• People who have had an upper or lower extremity injury in the last 3 months,
• People who have a history of fractures or surgery in the last year,
• People who have been pregnant in the last year,
• Those diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Light touch sensation	2 weeks	It was evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) test kit.
Two-Point Separation sensation	2 weeks	A discriminator was used to assess two-point discrimination perception.
Vibration sense	2 weeks	A 128 Hz tuning fork was used to evaluate vibration sensation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proprioception	2 weeks	Joint position sense test for proprioception assessment was performed using a digital goniometer device.
Muscle Strength	2 weeks	A hand-held dynamometer (Lafayette Instrument®, Layafette, IN) was used to determine muscle strength for both lower extremities of the individuals.
Balance	2 weeks	Dynamic balance of individuals was assessed with the Y Balance Test.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Erzurum technical university; 🇹🇷 Erzurum, State/Province, Turkey