Gait Parameters and Balance in Patients With Obstructive Lung Diseases
- Conditions
- Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor
- Registration Number
- NCT04062292
- Lead Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Brief Summary
In the literature, most of the studies examining the gait characteristics and balance separately or examining the relationship between them are on patients with COPD.
No study examining gait parameters in other obstructive pulmonary patients such as bronchiectasis and asthma was found.A convincing link between gait disturbances and falls in COPD patients is still unknown and further research is needed. Therefore, the purpose of our study; gait parameters and balance in individuals with obstructive pulmonary disease. We will also examine the relationship between gait parameters and extrapulmonary clinical indicators of these individuals.
- Detailed Description
Patients with COPD call walking as one of the most problematic activities in daily life. Patients with COPD walk less in daily life than their healthy peers. Gait characteristics of extrapulmonary comorbidities that probably affect the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system vary. The gait assessment gives an idea about the biomechanical factors associated with a reduction in walking distance in COPD patients. In patients with COPD, after the onset of shortness of breath or leg fatigue, a decrease in cadence during walking, shortened stride length, an increase in the time spent in the double support period, an increase in the peak ankle dorsi flexion moment is observed. During gait, there is an increase in balance disorders in the mediolateral direction. In addition, patients with COPD walk on a constant speed treadmill with more stride time and less step width variability. Studies have shown that patients with COPD have increased temporal walking characteristics, decreased step and stride length, and increased walking variability.
In the literature, most of the studies that examine gait characteristics and balance separately or examine the relationship between them are on patients with COPD. No study examining gait parameters in other obstructive pulmonary patients such as bronchiectasis and asthma has been found. A persuasive link between walking disorders and falls in COPD patients is still unknown and further research is needed. This study will contribute to clarifying the mechanisms of why the balance studied in patients with COPD is adversely affected.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gait parameters 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 Gait parameters will be assessed with Biodex Gait Trainer (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, New York) for six minutes.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional Balance and Fall Risk 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 Timed Up and Go Test
Functional Exercise Capacity 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 6 minute walking test with Moxy device on M.Vastus Lateralis
Respiratory Muscle Strength 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 Respiratory muscle strength parameters (maximal inspiratory and maximal expiratory pressure) measurement using mouth pressure device
Peripheral Muscle Strength 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 Muscle strength of the knee extensors, hip extensors, shoulder abductors, trunk flexors and trunk extensors will be evaluated by hand dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester Model 01165-USA). Jamar Hand Dynamometer (USA) will measure the hand grip force
Cognitive Status 01.09.2020-08.07.2021 Mini Mental Test
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Naciye Vardar-Yagli
🇹🇷Ankara, Turkey