The Validity and Reliability of the Upper Extremity Exercise Testing (UULEX) in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Multiple sclerosis negatively affects the endurance and functionality in the upper extremities. 20 female patients aged 18-70 years who were diagnosed with MS will be included in the study. Demographic, family, cigarette alcohol use, etc. information will be obtained from the patients and the study will begin. Timed 25-Step Walking Test, upper extremity endurance with UULEX, Hand-Shoulder and Arm Problems Questionnaire (DASH) and Nine-hole Board Test (DDTT) evaluation were performed on the patients. Manual muscle test for muscle strength, handheld dynamometer handheld Grip strength will be measured with a dynamometer and spasticity will be measured with the Ashworth scale. Depression status of the patients will be determined by the Beck depression scale, and the presence of dyspnea will be determined by the dyspnea scale. The validity and reliability of the Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test (UULEX) will be investigated with the obtained data. In order to give the most accurate result of the test in adults over 65 years of age, 3 repetitions will be performed with a resting period of half an hour. Limitation of activities of daily living will be evaluated with MSQOL-54 specific to Multiple Sclerosis. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) will be used to determine test-retest reliability.

Official Title
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The Validity and Reliability of the Upper Extremity Exercise Testing (UULEX) in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Conditions
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Multiple Sclerosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Upper extremity endurance test (UULEX)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Multiple scleroisis Exclusion Criteria: Presence of extreme spasticity in the upper extremities that will prevent the performing of UULEX

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Screening
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Validity and Reliability
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Multiple Sclerosis<br>Patients with multiple sclerosis will perform the UULEX and fill in the other mentioned parameters. Validity and reliability of the UULEX will be measured. | Other: Upper extremity endurance test (UULEX)<br>* Patients will lift 5 bars consecutively rhythmically until they feel fatigued. The bars will weigh 200 grs 500 gr 1kgs and 2 kgs respectively. The duration of the test will be measured to determine the endurance levels of the patients.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upper extremity endurance testing | Upper extremity endurance testing | 1 day |