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Validity Reliability of 3 Meter Backward Walk Test in Stroke Patients

NCT ID: NCT04229914

Last Updated: 2021-11-23

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-01-10

Study Completion Date

2020-09-11

Brief Summary

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The 3 m walk-back test is used to assess neuromuscular control, proprioception, protective reflexes, fall risk, and balance. In a study of healthy elderly adults, a 3-m walk-back test showed better diagnostic accuracy compared to the most commonly used measurement methods for falls in the past year. Reliability is extremely important, especially for research and clinical applications. In order to assess the risk of falling, measurement methods need to be reliable and change accurately over time. 3 m walk back test was found to be reliable in healthy elderly individuals. However, there are no studies investigating the validity and reliability of this test in stroke patients.

Detailed Description

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Balance; within the limits of the stability of the center of gravity can be controlled on the surface. Balance can be affected due to muscle weakness after stroke, abnormal muscle tone, loss of deep sensation and disturbances in vestibular mechanisms. Among all sensorimotor results of stroke, it is stated that the balance of postural control has the greatest effect on daily living activities and gait. Accurate assessment of balance in stroke patients is important in identifying appropriate aids for mobility, choosing an effective treatment program, determining safe and unsafe activities, and setting rehabilitation goals. The most common risk factor for falls is one of the most important risk factors for stroke. Therefore, reliable and accurate measurement of dynamic gait balance is an important issue in stroke patients.The 3 m walk-back test is used to assess neuromuscular control, proprioception, protective reflexes, fall risk, and balance. In a study of healthy elderly adults, a 3-m walk-back test showed better diagnostic accuracy compared to the most commonly used measurement methods for falls in the past year. Reliability is extremely important, especially for research and clinical applications. In order to assess the risk of falling, measurement methods need to be reliable and change accurately over time. 3 m walk back test was found to be reliable in healthy elderly individuals. However, there are no studies investigating the validity and reliability of this test in stroke patients.

Conditions

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Stroke Syndrome Balance; Distorted Walking, Difficulty

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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stroke patients

Assessment

Group Type OTHER

stroke patinets

Intervention Type OTHER

3-m backwards walk test, timed up and go test, 10 m walk test, Berg BalanceTest, Functional Reach Test

Interventions

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stroke patinets

3-m backwards walk test, timed up and go test, 10 m walk test, Berg BalanceTest, Functional Reach Test

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 40 years or older,
* Getting a diagnosis of stroke,
* Not having cooperation and communication problems
* To be able to walk 10 m independently with or without device

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have a neurological or orthopedic problem other than stroke that will affect functionality and balance
2. Individuals with contraindications for advanced cardiovascular disease and mobilization will not be included in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Kırıkkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ayşe Abit Kocaman

Principal investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ayşe A Abit Kocaman

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Kırıkkale University

Locations

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Ayşe Abit Kocaman

Kırıkkale, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Carter V, Jain T, James J, Cornwall M, Aldrich A, de Heer HD. The 3-m Backwards Walk and Retrospective Falls: Diagnostic Accuracy of a Novel Clinical Measure. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Oct/Dec;42(4):249-255. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000149.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 29095771 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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3 Meter Backward Walk Test

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id