Figure of 8 Walk Test in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT05433714 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ipekkrmc
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Balance disorder is common in people with MS. As the disease worsens, it is associated with impaired balance, difficulty walking, decreased mobility, and an increased risk of falling. Given the prevalence and clinical significance of balance dysfunction in individuals with MS, the assessment of balance has become an important focus in MS clinical practice and research. The figure of 8 Walk Test is a standard clinical measure used to evaluate the forward walking performance required in daily life. Beyond walking straight, turning ability is required in many situations in daily life such as walking around a table, avoiding obstacles and navigating the street. The gait characteristics of walking on a straight and curved road are different. During curved walking, the center of mass of the body shifts to the inner leg as the stance time of the inner leg increases, as opposed to walking on a straight track. Compared to other standardized tests, scoring is not dependent on the subjectivity of the examiner, can be administered by a person with minimal training, and requires minimal time, space, and equipment. The test assesses the ability to quickly change direction of movement and is a timed test involving the use of assistive devices.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

multiple scleorsis; balance; Walking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Figure of Walk Test

  Two cones are placed 1.5 meters apart. The individual stands in the middle of this distance. At the start of the test, he goes around the first cone as fast as he can walk around the first cone, then when he comes to the other starting point, this time around the other cone. Elapsed time is recorded

  First day

• The Figure of Walk Test

  Two cones are placed 1.5 meters apart. The individual stands in the middle of this distance. At the start of the test, he goes around the first cone as fast as he can walk around the first cone, then when he comes to the other starting point, this time around the other cone. Elapsed time is recorded

  second day

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Berg Balance scale

  First day

• Timed up and go test

  First day

• Timed 25-Foot Walk test

  First day

• Four Square Step Test

  First day

Study Arms (1)

Multiple sclerosis patient

First day, first evaluator will perform all tests, and second day, second evaluator will perform the figure of 8 walk test.

Other: Assesment

Interventions

Assesment OTHER

The figure of walk test, Berg Balance scale, Timed 25-Foot Walk, Timed up and go test, Foursquare walk test

Multiple sclerosis patient

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Multiple Sclerosis Patients

You may qualify if:

• Having an EDSS score of 4 and below,
• Being between the ages of 18-65
• Willingness to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Being pregnant or within the first 3 months after giving birth,
• Receiving corticosteroid therapy in the last 1 month,
• Using drugs that will affect walking in the last 1 month

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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 Officials

• Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

  Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 21, 2022
• First Posted: June 27, 2022
• Study Start: August 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2022
• Study Completion: October 6, 2022
• Last Updated: October 10, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Locations

TU (1)