Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Squares Test in Measuring Hand Function in Parkinson's Disease
NCT ID: NCT03580486
Last Updated: 2018-07-09
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
107 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2014-12-19
2015-08-17
Brief Summary
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The second aim of the study is to determine the relationship between hand function and both trunk control and balance in PD population.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease (Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-4)
The squares test
The squares test (ST) originally used in handedness is modified. The ST is a reliable, not time-consuming and easy to administer test for evaluated hand function.
Healthy controls
Healthy people
The squares test
The squares test (ST) originally used in handedness is modified. The ST is a reliable, not time-consuming and easy to administer test for evaluated hand function.
Interventions
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The squares test
The squares test (ST) originally used in handedness is modified. The ST is a reliable, not time-consuming and easy to administer test for evaluated hand function.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* neurologist-diagnosed idiopathic PD (using UK Brain Bank criteria)
* Hoehn \& Yahr (H\&Y) stages 1 to 4
* Mini-Mental State Examination ≥ 22/30 (literate and with 5 or more years of education) and ≥18/30 (illiterate and with less than 5 years of education)
* living in the community
Exclusion Criteria
* preexisting disabilities
* visual impairments
* diagnosis of atypical Parkinsonism
* H\&Y stage 5
* previous surgical management of PD
40 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Gazi University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Fatih Söke
research assistant
Principal Investigators
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Fatih Söke
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Gazi University
References
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Verheyden G, Willems AM, Ooms L, Nieuwboer A. Validity of the trunk impairment scale as a measure of trunk performance in people with Parkinson's disease. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Oct;88(10):1304-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.06.772.
Leddy AL, Crowner BE, Earhart GM. Functional gait assessment and balance evaluation system test: reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity for identifying individuals with Parkinson disease who fall. Phys Ther. 2011 Jan;91(1):102-13. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100113. Epub 2010 Nov 11.
Earhart GM, Cavanaugh JT, Ellis T, Ford MP, Foreman KB, Dibble L. The 9-hole PEG test of upper extremity function: average values, test-retest reliability, and factors contributing to performance in people with Parkinson disease. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2011 Dec;35(4):157-63. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0b013e318235da08.
Proud EL, Miller KJ, Bilney B, Balachandran S, McGinley JL, Morris ME. Evaluation of measures of upper limb functioning and disability in people with Parkinson disease: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar;96(3):540-551.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.09.016. Epub 2014 Oct 7.
Gebhardt A, Vanbellingen T, Baronti F, Kersten B, Bohlhalter S. Poor dopaminergic response of impaired dexterity in Parkinson's disease: Bradykinesia or limb kinetic apraxia? Mov Disord. 2008 Sep 15;23(12):1701-6. doi: 10.1002/mds.22199.
Foki T, Vanbellingen T, Lungu C, Pirker W, Bohlhalter S, Nyffeler T, Kraemmer J, Haubenberger D, Fischmeister FP, Auff E, Hallett M, Beisteiner R. Limb-kinetic apraxia affects activities of daily living in Parkinson's disease: a multi-center study. Eur J Neurol. 2016 Aug;23(8):1301-7. doi: 10.1111/ene.13021. Epub 2016 May 1.
Gillen G, Boiangiu C, Neuman M, Reinstein R, Schaap Y. Trunk posture affects upper extremity function of adults. Percept Mot Skills. 2007 Apr;104(2):371-80. doi: 10.2466/pms.104.2.371-380.
Schenkman M, Morey M, Kuchibhatla M. Spinal flexibility and balance control among community-dwelling adults with and without Parkinson's disease. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2000 Aug;55(8):M441-5. doi: 10.1093/gerona/55.8.m441.
Other Identifiers
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844
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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