Physical Activity and Sports for People With Visual Impairments

NCT06318000 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SN4/20/22
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 76
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the visual impairment degree and the level of children's fundamental motor skills, balance and bilateral coordination.

Conditions

Blindness; Visual Impairment

Keywords

Balance; Fundamental Motor Skills; Bilateral Coordination; Visual Impairments

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Center of pressure (CoP) path length was measured

  CoP displacement analysis is used to assess postural sway, based on which the balance control function can be assessed

  Baseline

• Surface area of stabilogram was measured

  Based on the analysis of the surface area of the stabilogram, the level of balance control can be assessed

  Baseline

• Raw and scale score for each item

  Based on this information, the level of bilateral coordination can be assessed. The assessment consists of 12 elements, with 6 aimed at assessing locomotion skills and the remaining 6 at object control skills. The locomotion component includes running, galloping, hopping, skipping, jumping, and sliding. The object control component includes striking stationary ball, stationary dribbling, catching, kicking, striking moving ball, and rolling ball. Each task is performed twice, with 1 point awarded for correct execution and 0 points for incorrect execution in every task's criteria. The total score from both trials indicates the final score for each task.

  Baseline

• Qualitative performance criteria (points)

  Based on this information, the level of fundamental motor skills level can be assessed. Raw score for each item was converted into point score rated on a scale of 0 to 3 or 4 points, in accordance to the study protocol, and the standardization of the test described in the manual of the BOT-2. The sum of raw scores from all the 7 items ranged from 0 to 24 points. The scale score was used to describe the examinee's level of proficiency on the subtest 4. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Body mass in kg

  Baseline

• Body height in cm

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Persons with visual impairments

Youth aged 7-17 years, male and female, with congenital or acquired visual impairment

Other: Balance test, bilateral coordination test, fundamental motor skills test

Able bodied persons

Youth aged 7-17 years, male and female, without impairments

Other: Balance test, bilateral coordination test, fundamental motor skills test

Interventions

Balance test, bilateral coordination test, fundamental motor skills test OTHER

Functional assessment

Able bodied persons; Persons with visual impairments

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants were 51 individuals with congenital or acguired visual impairments (26 girls and 25 boys) aged 7 to 17. The group of able-bodied peers consisted of 25 individuals (13 girls and 12 boys).

You may qualify if:

• written consent form,
• visual impairment (diagnosed)
• intellectual norm.

You may not qualify if:

• nervous system disorders,
• structural changes within the musculoskeletal system
• and intellectual limitations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Physical Education

Warsaw, 00-968, Poland

Location

Related Links

• Role of vision in static balance in persons with and without visual impairments
• Description Effects of sport on static balance in athletes with visual impairments
• Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2): Compatibility of the Complete and Short Form and Its Usefulness for Middle-Age School Children
• Test of Gross Motor Development - 3

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Blindness; Vision Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Eye Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Natalia Morgulec - Adamowicz, Prof

  Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 1, 2024
• First Posted: March 19, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2022
• Study Completion: December 31, 2022
• Last Updated: March 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PL (1)