An observational study in Dyslexia and Gait Disorders, Neurologic, sponsored by Marmara University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 8 Years to 14 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-01-25.
Sponsored by Marmara University · Observational
The aim of the present study is to investigate reliability in dyslexic children and compare it with healthy peers.
Assessments methods are very important for the detection and treatment of such problems and there is a need for studies that can be applied for the dyslexia group. However fewer attempts have been made to demonstrate the reliability of balance impairments tools in dyslexic children. The DGI is a test that has been used a lot lately because of its minimal requirement for space and equipment, as well as its ability to be used with different patients' groups. The aim of the present study is to investigate reliability in dyslexic children and compare it with healthy peers.
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30 dyslexia patients, between 8 - 14 years of age, and 30 healthy volunteer peers
Exclusion Criteria:
30 patients will be included. Dynamic Gait Index and other assessments will be performed twice with a 7-day interval by two evaluators
Other: Dynamic Gait Index
30 healthy children will be included. Dynamic Gait Index will be performed.
Other: Dynamic Gait Index
The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) measures functionality and dynamic balance in walking and stair climbing. The DGI consists of 8 items including normal gait on flat ground, gait with speed changes, gait with horizontal head movements, gait with vertical head movements, gait and pivot turn, gait and step over an obstacle, gait around obstacles and steps up and downstairs. The performance on each item is rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (severe disorder) to 3 (independent walking). The total score is 24.
The Dynamic Gait Index
The Dynamic Gait Index measures functionality and dynamic balance in walking and stair climbing. The DGI consists of 8 items including normal gait on flat ground, gait with speed changes, gait with horizontal head movements, gait with vertical head movements, gait and pivot turn, gait and step over obstacle, gait around obstacles and steps up and down stairs. The performance on each item is rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (severe disorder) to 3 (independent walking). The total score is 24.
Time frame: Day 0
The Dynamic Gait Index
The Dynamic Gait Index measures functionality and dynamic balance in walking and stair climbing. The DGI consists of 8 items including normal gait on flat ground, gait with speed changes, gait with horizontal head movements, gait with vertical head movements, gait and pivot turn, gait and step over obstacle, gait around obstacles and steps up and down stairs. The performance on each item is rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (severe disorder) to 3 (independent walking). The total score is 24.
Time frame: Day 3
The Timed Up and Go Test
The Timed Up and Go is a test used to measure mobility and evaluates walking speed, posture control, functional mobility and balance.
Time frame: Day 0
Functional Reach Test
Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a static balance test. Measurement is carried out by a tape measure attached to the wall parallel to the floor. The individual was standing parallel to a wall with the feet shoulder wide apart and the shoulders extended at 90 degrees flexion; in this position the third metacarpal head was recorded as the initial position. Then, the patient was asked to reach as forward as (s)he can, without taking a step. Again, the evaluator determined the position of the third metacarpal. The difference in centimeters between the first and second marks determined the FRT value. The FRT was performed three times and average value was taken.
Time frame: Day 0
Plan to share: Undecided
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