Evaluation of Postural Control in Children With Idiopathic Toe Walking

NCT04200924 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: DT-02
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate postural control in children with idiopathic toe walking using computerized dynamic posturography (Biodex Balance System), which is reported to be a reliable and valid instrument for detecting changes in balance and postural control in the literature.

Conditions

Idiopathic Toe Walking; Gait Disorders in Children; Postural Control; Postural Stability; Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Postural control-postural stability

  Computerized test of postural stability with Biodex Balance System

  1 day

• Postural control-limits of stability

  Computerized test of limits of stability with Biodex Balance System

  1 day

• Postural control-sensory integration

  Computerized test of sensory integration with Biodex Balance System

  1 day

• Balance Error Scorring System-BESS

  Clinical evaluation of postural control

  1 day

Study Arms (2)

Children with idiopathic toe walking

After the demographic information, developmental history and gait information were recorded with the Evaluation Form, clinical evaluation was performed; bilateral lower extremity range of motion, flexibility, leg length measurement, and muscle strength measurement and muscular endurance tests (abdominal, back and lower extremity) will be performed. For the clinical evaluation of postural control, the Modified Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the Biodex Balance System for computerized evaluation will be used.

Other: Biodex Balance System; Other: Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Healthy children

After the demographic information, developmental history and gait information were recorded with the Evaluation Form, clinical evaluation was performed; bilateral lower extremity range of motion, flexibility, leg length measurement, and muscle strength measurement and muscular endurance tests (abdominal, back and lower extremity) will be performed. For the clinical evaluation of postural control, the Modified Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the Biodex Balance System for computerized evaluation will be used.

Other: Biodex Balance System; Other: Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Interventions

Biodex Balance System OTHER

For the computerized evaluation of postural control, Biodex Balance System will be used.

Children with idiopathic toe walking; Healthy children

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) OTHER

For the clinical evaluation of postural control, the Modified Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) will be used.

Children with idiopathic toe walking; Healthy children

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

16 children with idiopathic toe walking aged 6-15 years followed by Bezmialem Vakıf University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. 16 healthy volunteers aged 6-15 years will be included in the control group.

You may qualify if:

• Having the diagnosis of idiopathic toe walking
• No contact with the heel in the initial contact phase of the gait
• Presence of bilateral toe walking gait
• Normal neurological and orthopedic examination results
• Achievement of independent walking before 18 months
• Absence of pervasive developmental disorder or autism

You may not qualify if:

• A history of BoNT-A or surgery in the last 6 months
• Presence of leg length discrepancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Hulya N Gurses, Prof.

  Bezmialem Vakif University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer in Department of Physiotheray and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem Vakif University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 13, 2019
• First Posted: December 16, 2019
• Study Start: June 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2022
• Study Completion: May 1, 2022
• Last Updated: July 20, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-07

Locations

TU (1)