Urdu Version of the Dynamic Gait Index: Reliability and Validity Study

NCT04867486 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC-FSD-00262
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 56
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, Investigators will observe the reliability and validity of dynamic gait index in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairments.

Conditions

Balance

Keywords

Dynamic gait index; balance; reliability; validity; geriatric population

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Dynamic Gait Index

  The Dynamic Gait Index tests the participant's ability to maintain balance while walking under different dynamic conditions and at the same time to react to different task requirements. An order scale with four points in the range from 0 to 3. "0" indicates the lowest functional level and "3" the highest functional level. The score of 19 predicts falls in the elderly and\> 22 out of 24 in safe ambulances

  1st day

• Dynamic Gait Index

  The Dynamic Gait Index tests the participant's ability to maintain balance while walking under different dynamic conditions and at the same time to react to different task requirements. An order scale with four points in the range from 0 to 3. "0" indicates the lowest functional level and "3" the highest functional level. The score of 19 predicts falls in the elderly and\> 22 out of 24 in safe ambulances falls is the dynamic gait index.Each object is marked at a scale of 0 to 3, 3 with standard and 0 showing led to problems DGI's 24 is the highest result possible

  2nd day

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Berg Balance Scale

  1st day

• Time Up and Go Test

  1st day

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Elderly people, especially those of the advanced ages, suffer from coexistent disorders, many of which are chronically degenerative, falls and gait disorders are common issues. About one-third of all elderly people aged 65 as well as above fall at least once a year. Injury, physical impairments, morbidity, cognitive side effects, and even disability are all linked to fall because equilibrium and postural control are essential for the everyday work.

You may qualify if:

• Age at least 65 years
• Ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid
• One or more falls in the last year or
• Observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Time Up and Go test, Morse Fall Scale)

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to understand or follow the instructions of the DGI
• Experience with the DGI in the last 6 months
• Acute illness or fracture in the lower extremities or knee/hip replacement within the last 3 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Muhammad Kashif

  Riphah International University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2021
• First Posted: April 30, 2021
• Study Start: May 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2021
• Study Completion: August 20, 2021
• Last Updated: September 14, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)