Validity Reliability of 3 Meter Backward Walk Test in Stroke Patients

NCT04229914 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 3 Meter Backward Walk Test
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The 3 m walk-back test is used to assess neuromuscular control, proprioception, protective reflexes, fall risk, and balance. In a study of healthy elderly adults, a 3-m walk-back test showed better diagnostic accuracy compared to the most commonly used measurement methods for falls in the past year. Reliability is extremely important, especially for research and clinical applications. In order to assess the risk of falling, measurement methods need to be reliable and change accurately over time. 3 m walk back test was found to be reliable in healthy elderly individuals. However, there are no studies investigating the validity and reliability of this test in stroke patients.

Conditions

Stroke Syndrome; Balance; Distorted; Walking, Difficulty

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• 3-m backwards walk test,

  A distance of 3 m is measured and marked with black tape. Individuals are asked to follow the heel and black band. With the 'start' command they are asked to walk backwards quickly. When the distance of 3 m is completed, a stop is instructed. Individuals are not allowed to run during the test. They are allowed to look back if they wish. The assessor walks behind individuals throughout the test. The test is repeated 3 times, the averages are recorded

  first day and second day

• timed up and go test

  A standard chair is used for testing. First, the patient is asked to sit on the chair. The patient is then asked to stand up and walk regularly at a distance of 3 meters with a predetermined length, then return to the chair after 3 meters.

  first day

• 10 m walking test

  In this test, the individual is asked to walk at his / her normal speed within a pre-measured 10-meter area and is started when the individual is at the starting line of the foot and terminated when he crosses the finish line.

  first day

• Berg balance test

  The BBS consists of 14 items to directly monitor the maintenance of body balance during performance.

  first day

• Functional reach test

  It is used to measure both the balance of the individual functionally and the amount of dynamic reach.

  first day

Study Arms (1)

stroke patients

OTHER

Assessment

Other: stroke patinets

Interventions

stroke patinets OTHER

3-m backwards walk test, timed up and go test, 10 m walk test, Berg BalanceTest, Functional Reach Test

stroke patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• years or older,
• Getting a diagnosis of stroke,
• Not having cooperation and communication problems
• To be able to walk 10 m independently with or without device

You may not qualify if:

• Have a neurological or orthopedic problem other than stroke that will affect functionality and balance
• Individuals with contraindications for advanced cardiovascular disease and mobilization will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kırıkkale University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ayşe Abit Kocaman

Kırıkkale, 7110, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Carter V, Jain T, James J, Cornwall M, Aldrich A, de Heer HD. The 3-m Backwards Walk and Retrospective Falls: Diagnostic Accuracy of a Novel Clinical Measure. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Oct/Dec;42(4):249-255. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000149.

  PMID: 29095771 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Mobility Limitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Ayşe A Abit Kocaman

  Kırıkkale University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 1, 2020
• First Posted: January 18, 2020
• Study Start: January 10, 2020
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2020
• Study Completion: September 11, 2020
• Last Updated: November 23, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)