Trunk Balance and Functional Independence in Individuals With SCI

NCT06612112 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/2-25
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the relationship between trunk balance, position sense, wheelchair skills, and functional independence in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury. It aims to understand how these factors interact and influence daily activities and overall quality of life.

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Keywords

Balance; Functional Independence; Trunk Position Sense; Spinal Cord Injury; Wheelchair Ability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Modified Functional Reach Test

  The Modified Functional Reach Test (MFRT) is an assessment tool designed to measure an individual\'s stability and balance by evaluating their ability to reach forward while maintaining a standing position. It involves asking the participant to extend their arm forward as far as possible without moving their feet, with the distance recorded in centimeters. This test helps identify fall risk and assess functional balance, particularly in older adults and individuals with balance impairments.

  Baseline

• T-shirt Test

  The T-shirt Test is a functional assessment used to evaluate the upper body mobility and coordination of individuals, particularly those with spinal cord injuries or other disabilities. During the test, participants are asked to put on and take off a T-shirt while seated in a wheelchair, which assesses their ability to perform daily activities. It measures aspects such as trunk control, upper limb function, and overall independence, providing insights into the participant\'s ability to manage clothing tasks in real-life situations.

  Baseline

• The Trunk Control Test

  The Trunk Control Test (TCT) is an assessment tool used to evaluate trunk stability and control in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). It involves tasks that assess the ability to maintain balance while seated and perform movements such as reaching, twisting, and turning. The test typically includes three components: static sitting balance, dynamic reaching, and trunk rotation.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Trunk position sense

  Baseline

• The Wheelchair Skills Test

  Baseline

• The Spinal Cord Independence Measure

  Baseline

Other Outcomes (1)

• Frequency of falls

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Thoracic SCI individuals

According to the ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) Scale criteria, ASIA A patients had a complete lesion; ASIA B, ASIA C and ASIA D patients had an incomplete lesion.

Other: No Interventions

Interventions

No Interventions OTHER

No Interventions

Thoracic SCI individuals

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Individuals with spinal cord injury who are being treated in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences Health Application Center and who have thoracic level involvement and can use a manual wheelchair independently.

You may qualify if:

• Being diagnosed with traumatic or nontraumatic spinal cord injury,
• Having a thoracic injury level (T1-T12),
• At least 6 months have passed since the SKY injury,
• To have 90 degrees of shoulder flexion and abduction in both upper extremities,
• Be over 18 years of age,
• To be able to sit in a wheelchair without support and use a manual wheelchair independently,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a systemic disease,
• Report a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease,
• Report musculoskeletal pain or pathology involving the upper extremity,
• Patients with intracardiac defibrillators,
• Presence of open wound.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Afyonkarahisar, Merkez, 03000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Cord Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Trauma, Nervous System; Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 23, 2024
• First Posted: September 25, 2024
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2025
• Study Completion: March 10, 2025
• Last Updated: March 13, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)