The Motor Neurological Soft Signs (MNSS) in Persons With Schizophrenia

NCT04495998 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 32/2017
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 103
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim is to contribute to the knowledge of the relationship between Motor Neurological Soft Signs (MNSS) and schizophrenia, as well as to point out the implications and recommendations for clinical and rehabilitative practices, in order to contribute to the identification of these signs as potential facilitators of prevention and a better follow-up in the psychosocial rehabilitation processes of the person with schizophrenia.

Conditions

Psychomotor Status; Schizophrenia; Motor Skills Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Assessment of persons with schizophrenia with Brief Motor Scale - Portuguese version (BMS_pt) instrument

  The aim of this study was to translate, adapt and validate a Portuguese version of the Brief Motor Scale (BMS\_pt) in people with schizophrenia (Jahn et al, 2006). The participants (N=43) were evaluated twice with an interval of two weeks. In total, the sample collection lasted 6 weeks. Scale used and caracteristics: Unabbreviate title - Brief Motor Scale - Portuguese version Abbreviate title - BMS\_pt Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 2 Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Scale description: BMS\_pt is a quantative test, which assessed motor neurological soft signs (MNSS) in two domains: motor coordination and motor sequencing. BMS\_pt have a range score between 0 and 2 points for each item, domains and total score.

  6 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Motor Neurological Soft Signs

OTHER

motor test and an interview for the participants

Diagnostic Test: Brief Motor Scale_portuguese version (BMS_pt)

Interventions

Brief Motor Scale_portuguese version (BMS_pt) DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

translate, adapt and validate Brief Motor Scale for portuguese population with schizophrenia

Motor Neurological Soft Signs

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Have a schizophrenia diagnoses

You may not qualify if:

• Have a motor disability
• Drugs consumer

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Faculdade de Motricidade Humana: lead

Study Sites (1)

Susana Guimarães

Lisbon, Portugal

Location

Related Links

• Validity and Reliability of the Portuguese Version of Brief Motor Scale in Persons with Schizophrenia: A Preliminary Study

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Status Epilepticus; Schizophrenia; Motor Skills Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Seizures; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders; Mental Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Study Officials

• Susana Guimarães, MD

  Faculdade Motricidade Humana

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 25, 2020
• First Posted: August 3, 2020
• Study Start: January 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2019
• Study Completion: June 1, 2020
• Last Updated: June 2, 2023

Record last verified: 2020-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PT (1)