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CompletedNCT05203094Updated Apr 5, 2022

Urdu Version of Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Scale,(POMA),Reliability and Validity Study

An observational study in Balance; Distorted, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 65 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-04-05.

Sponsored by Riphah International University · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrollment
100
Ages
65 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

In this study we will observe the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale,(POMA) in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairment. Also, check the improvement in assessment and rehabilitation in geriatrics with balance problem.

Read the detailed description

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Tinetti balance assessment scale (POMA) into Urdu language and secondly to investigate the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in geriatrics Pakistani population.This study will be cross sectional survey study in which convenience sampling technique will be used. Two scales will be performed by patient Tinetti Balance assessment scale and Berg Balance Scale (evaluate balance), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) (measure functional mobility) for comparison and data will be collected. The results of study will help to know the validity and reliability of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in Urdu version with balance impairments in geriatric population.

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Conditions studied

  • Balance; Distorted

Keywords

  • Assessment,balance ,older people, reliability,validity
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In context

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,133 studies on the registry; 633 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
65 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

older people,especially age-related impairments in balance and postural control that effect the performance of everyday activities, which are primary reasons for falls. about 28-35% of older people (65 years) are experiencing falls. the prevalence increases to 50%up to 80 years of age

Inclusion criteria

  • ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid
  • observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Berg Balance scale and time up and go test )

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • people with amputated lower extremities using prosthetic leg
  • those who underwent orthopedic surgery within the last 6 weeks
  • Dependent on wheel chairs and bed ridden patients
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's patients
  • illiterate people
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Study design

Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrollment
100 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)

    tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance

    Time frame: 1st day

  2. Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)

    tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance

    Time frame: 2nd day

Secondary outcomes

  1. berg balance scale

    the berg balance scale is an objective assessment of balance performance based on 14 items common to daily activities. it is a 14 items scale that rate 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (normal performance) for each item. the total score is 56 points, high score higher balance ability

    Time frame: 1st day

Other outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test

    screening test that is measure functional mobility in older adults

    Time frame: 1st day

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Study locations

1 site
  • Ripah International University
    Faisalabad, Punjab 38000, Pakistan
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 5, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05203094
Lead sponsor
Riphah International University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 24, 2022
Start date
Mar 30, 2021
Primary completion
Jan 15, 2022
Completion
Feb 15, 2022
Last update
Apr 5, 2022

Study contacts

Muhammad Kashif
study chair · Riphah International University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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