Upper Limb Function in Mental Health Disorders

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-01

Study Completion Date

2025-03-25

Brief Summary

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Background: Individuals with mental disorders (MD) often experience motor issues, yet upper limb functionality remains understudied.

Objective: To compare upper limb function in individuals with and without MD, focusing on motor capacity, dexterity, and performance.

Design: Cross-sectional, qualitative, multicenter study. Methods: Assessed strength, motor skills, sensitivity, and daily function. Used T-test, Mann-Whitney U, Spearman correlation, and Chi-square.

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Detailed Description

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Background: Research suggests individuals with mental disorders (MD) often face motor difficulties, such as issues with gait and posture. However, there is limited research on upper limb functionality in the mental health context.

Objective: To compare upper limb functionality between individuals with and without MD, focusing on differences in motor capacity, manual dexterity, and functional performance.

Study Design: Cross-sectional, qualitative, multicenter study.

Methods: Strength, fine and gross motor skills, sensitivity, tactile discrimination, and were assessed, along with functional limitations in daily activities. Statistical methods used included independent samples T-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, and Chi-square test.

Conditions

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Mental Health Multiple Sclerosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

Participants diagnosed with a mental disorder (MD). Evaluated for upper limb functionality, including strength, fine and gross manual dexterity, sensitivity, tactile discrimination, and performance in activities of daily living (ADL).

No interventions assigned to this group

CONTROL GROUP

Participants without any diagnosed mental disorder. Assessed using the same measures to serve as a baseline for comparison with the MD group.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Mental Disorder Group

* Participants with a mental disorder (MD) had to meet the following criteria:
* A formal diagnosis of a mental disorder according to the DSM-V.
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Treatment stability, defined as being under stable pharmacological and psychiatric treatment for at least three months.
* Clinical stability, meaning no acute psychiatric episodes in the last three months that could interfere with participation in the study.
* Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively, confirmed by scoring at least 23 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Control Group (Healthy Participants)

* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively, also defined by a minimum MMSE score of 23.

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, or similar disorders.
* History of upper limb rehabilitation within the past six months.
* Any acute or chronic condition affecting the upper limb that could interfere with the results, including but not limited to arthritis, osteoarthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes