Comparison of Balance and Coordination Parameters of Visually Impaired and Healthy Individuals

NCT06687915 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Study0007
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this \[observational study\] is to examine balance in multiple aspects by comparing balance, coordination, and gait parameters between congenitally blind individuals and healthy individuals with multiple scales. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a difference in balance and coordination between congenitally blind individuals and healthy individuals? comparison group: Healthy sedated individuals Participants will be asked to complete balance scales.

Conditions

Blindness Congenital

Keywords

Complete Blindness; Visual Impairments; Posture Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Berg Balance Test

  Berg Balance Scale was developed for postural control assessment. It includes 14 instructions and for each instruction, the patient's performance is observed and a score between 0-4 is given. It takes between 10 and 20 minutes to complete the scale

  At the baseline of the study

Study Arms (2)

Congenitally blind

Individuals with congenital visual impairment were included in this group.

Healthy

Healthy sedentary individuals were included in this group.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

In this study, congenitally visually impaired individuals and healthy individuals aged between 18-40 years were included.

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older
• Congenital visual impairment
• Not having any acute or chronic disease other than congenital blindness

You may not qualify if:

• Having musculoskeletal deformity
• Being involved in a professional sport
• Having received physiotherapy treatment for balance before

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bahçeşehir University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Avrasya University

Trabzon, Ortahisar, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Blum L, Korner-Bitensky N. Usefulness of the Berg Balance Scale in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review. Phys Ther. 2008 May;88(5):559-66. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20070205. Epub 2008 Feb 21.

  PMID: 18292215 BACKGROUND

• Chen EW, Fu AS, Chan KM, Tsang WW. The effects of Tai Chi on the balance control of elderly persons with visual impairment: a randomised clinical trial. Age Ageing. 2012 Mar;41(2):254-9. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afr146. Epub 2011 Dec 16.

  PMID: 22180415 BACKGROUND

• Gleeson M, Sherrington C, Lo S, Keay L. Can the Alexander Technique improve balance and mobility in older adults with visual impairments? A randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2015 Mar;29(3):244-60. doi: 10.1177/0269215514542636. Epub 2014 Jul 15.

  PMID: 25027444 BACKGROUND

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

• Emine Atıcı, Assoc. Prof.

  Okan University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Alper Percin, Ph.D.

  Bahçeşehir University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 12, 2024
• First Posted: November 14, 2024
• Study Start: December 25, 2022
• Primary Completion: July 22, 2023
• Study Completion: August 1, 2023
• Last Updated: November 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)