The Validity and Reliability of the Upper Extremity Exercise Testing (UULEX) in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT04979819 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2021.770
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Multiple sclerosis negatively affects the endurance and functionality in the upper extremities. 20 female patients aged 18-70 years who were diagnosed with MS will be included in the study. Demographic, family, cigarette alcohol use, etc. information will be obtained from the patients and the study will begin. Timed 25-Step Walking Test, upper extremity endurance with UULEX, Hand-Shoulder and Arm Problems Questionnaire (DASH) and Nine-hole Board Test (DDTT) evaluation were performed on the patients. Manual muscle test for muscle strength, handheld dynamometer handheld Grip strength will be measured with a dynamometer and spasticity will be measured with the Ashworth scale. Depression status of the patients will be determined by the Beck depression scale, and the presence of dyspnea will be determined by the dyspnea scale. The validity and reliability of the Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test (UULEX) will be investigated with the obtained data. In order to give the most accurate result of the test in adults over 65 years of age, 3 repetitions will be performed with a resting period of half an hour. Limitation of activities of daily living will be evaluated with MSQOL-54 specific to Multiple Sclerosis. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) will be used to determine test-retest reliability.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Upper extremity endurance testing

  Upper extremity endurance testing

  1 day

Study Arms (1)

Multiple Sclerosis

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients with multiple sclerosis will perform the UULEX and fill in the other mentioned parameters. Validity and reliability of the UULEX will be measured.

Other: Upper extremity endurance test (UULEX)

Interventions

Upper extremity endurance test (UULEX) OTHER

Patients will lift 5 bars consecutively rhythmically until they feel fatigued. The bars will weigh 200 grs 500 gr 1kgs and 2 kgs respectively. The duration of the test will be measured to determine the endurance levels of the patients.

Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of Multiple scleroisis

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of extreme spasticity in the upper extremities that will prevent the performing of UULEX

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS; Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System; Nervous System Diseases; Demyelinating Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Immune System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SCREENING
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Validity and Reliability

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 27, 2021
• First Posted: July 28, 2021
• Study Start: July 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2021
• Study Completion: October 31, 2021
• Last Updated: July 28, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07

Locations

TU (1)