The Reliability and Validity of the L-test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
NCT ID: NCT05641714
Last Updated: 2023-02-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
68 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2022-12-15
2023-01-16
Brief Summary
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Many functional mobility tests have been used for PwMS; however, these tests generally focus on walking speed and endurance. On the other hand, the L test, a variation of the timed up and go test (TUG), is a functional mobility measurement tool that extends the total walking distance to 20 meters and also requires the patients to turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Although L the test is an easy-to-use, short-term test method that evaluates higher-level components of functional mobility such as turns and transfers, to our knowledge, no study has systematically examined the reliability and validity of the L test in PwMS yet. In addition, the cut-off times that best discriminate PwMS from healthy people and fallers with non-fallers with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have not been reported. Therefore, this study planned to investigate the reliability, validity, and discrimination of the L test in PwMS.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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OTHER
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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multiple sclerosis
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
L test
The test includes standing up from a chair, walking in a straight line for 3 m, turning to the right, walking in a straight line for 7 m, turning around, walking back 7 m along the same line, turning to the left, walk 3 m in a straight line to the chair, and then sit down.
Timed Up and Go test
The test requires the individual to stand up from an armed chair, walk 3m, turn around, walk back to the armed chair, and sit down again.
10 meter walk test
In the test, the clinician measures the time taken to walk a distance of 10 m from a standing position. Participants are asked to walk along a 14 m long walkway.
Six Minute Walk Test
This test measures the distance (in m) that an individual is able to walk at a comfortable speed for 6 minutes. Starting from a standing position, participants walk continuously around two pylons placed 30 m apart for 6 minutes. The distance is recorded end of the test.
The timed 360° turn test
Each participant turns around in place in a standing position for both sides.
healthy controls
healthy controls
L test
The test includes standing up from a chair, walking in a straight line for 3 m, turning to the right, walking in a straight line for 7 m, turning around, walking back 7 m along the same line, turning to the left, walk 3 m in a straight line to the chair, and then sit down.
Interventions
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L test
The test includes standing up from a chair, walking in a straight line for 3 m, turning to the right, walking in a straight line for 7 m, turning around, walking back 7 m along the same line, turning to the left, walk 3 m in a straight line to the chair, and then sit down.
Timed Up and Go test
The test requires the individual to stand up from an armed chair, walk 3m, turn around, walk back to the armed chair, and sit down again.
10 meter walk test
In the test, the clinician measures the time taken to walk a distance of 10 m from a standing position. Participants are asked to walk along a 14 m long walkway.
Six Minute Walk Test
This test measures the distance (in m) that an individual is able to walk at a comfortable speed for 6 minutes. Starting from a standing position, participants walk continuously around two pylons placed 30 m apart for 6 minutes. The distance is recorded end of the test.
The timed 360° turn test
Each participant turns around in place in a standing position for both sides.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
* Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0-5,
* No MS exacerbation within the last 3 months,
* Use of stable medication in the last 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria
* Having an orthopedic problem that will prevent walking and standing
* Having a cardiovascular, pulmonary, or hormonal disorder
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Gazi University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Kader Eldemir
Research Assistant
Locations
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Gazi University
Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Kim JS, Chu DY, Jeon HS. Reliability and validity of the L test in participants with chronic stroke. Physiotherapy. 2015 Jun;101(2):161-5. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.09.003. Epub 2014 Oct 28.
Deathe AB, Miller WC. The L test of functional mobility: measurement properties of a modified version of the timed "up & go" test designed for people with lower-limb amputations. Phys Ther. 2005 Jul;85(7):626-35.
Eldemir K, Eldemir S, Ozkul C, Irkec C, Guclu-Gunduz A. Reliability and validity of the L test in people with multiple sclerosis. Physiotherapy. 2025 Mar;126:101429. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2024.101429. Epub 2024 Sep 24.
Other Identifiers
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1-MS-L-Test-reliability
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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