Investigation of Validity and Reliability of the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-28

Study Completion Date

2025-01-25

Brief Summary

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Many assessment tools have been developed and used to evaluate upper extremity functions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. While each test has its strengths and weaknesses, the most significant limitation of these tests is that only a limited number assess both hands simultaneously. On the other hand, most daily life activities require the coordinated use of both hands. In MS patients, bilateral impairments in hand functions can also be observed. Therefore, there is a need for bilateral assessment tools.

Unlike many other assessment tools, the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) allows for simultaneous evaluation of both hands. In addition to manual dexterity, it also assesses hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. The MMDT consists of five subtests: placing, turning, displacing, single-hand turning and placing, and two-hand turning and placing. The validity of the MMDT has also been examined in MS patients.

Our study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the MMDT in MS patients. The cutoff times that best distinguish individuals with MS from healthy individuals will also be examined. The study aims to systematically and thoroughly evaluate the MMDT, establish it as a valid and reliable method for MS patients, and provide a new perspective on assessing hand functions.

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Detailed Description

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At baseline, the MMDT, EDSS, 9-hole peg test (9-HPT), ABILHAND survey, and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) will be applied to the MS group. The MMDT will be repeated seven days after the first application in MS. Healthy controls are going to perform only the MMDT.

Conditions

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Multiple Sclerosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Test Group

Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Manual Dexterity

Intervention Type OTHER

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity using MMDT, 9-HPT, ABILHAND, and JTHFT.

disability level

Intervention Type OTHER

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for disability level using EDSS

Control Group

healthy controls

Manual Dexterity (only MMDT)

Intervention Type OTHER

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity using MMDT on a predetermined day.

Interventions

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Manual Dexterity

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity using MMDT, 9-HPT, ABILHAND, and JTHFT.

Intervention Type OTHER

Manual Dexterity (only MMDT)

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for manual dexterity using MMDT on a predetermined day.

Intervention Type OTHER

disability level

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated for disability level using EDSS

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age at least 18 years,
* Neurologist-diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis,
* Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0-6.5
* No MS exacerbation within the last 3 months,
* Use of stable medication in the last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

* Having any vision, hearing or perception problems that may affect the research results,
* Having an orthopedic problem that may affect manual skills in the upper extremity,
* Having a cardiovascular, pulmonary disorder

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes