Comparison of Subjective Balance Tests

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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There is many subjective balance tests to evaluate static and dynamic balance. But, there is no sufficient information about which balance test is the most sensitive test to evaluate balance. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.

Detailed Description
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In the clinical setting, many balance tests are used for evaluating balance in individuals. These tests are utilized to assess both static and dynamic balance. However, sufficient research has not been conducted to decide which subjective balance test is more sensitive than the other tests. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.

Official Title
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Comparison of Sensitivity of the Subjective Balance Tests

Conditions
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Balance, Posture

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Limits of Stability


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: at least 18 years, To be a volunteer to participate Exclusion Criteria: orthopedic problems affecting gait and stance visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results, Walking with assist device Having a neurological disorders

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental Group: Balance analysis<br>Balance will be assessed by Computerized Balance system and subjective balance tests. | Other: Limits of Stability<br>* Balance analysis is assessment method to estimate fall of risk and deterioration of postural control.<br>* Other names: Functional Reach Test;|
| Active Comparator: Control Group: Balance analysis<br>Balance will be assessed by Computerized Balance system and subjective balance tests. | Other: Limits of Stability<br>* Balance analysis is assessment method to estimate fall of risk and deterioration of postural control.<br>* Other names: Functional Reach Test;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limits of Stability | Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance | 15 minutes | 
| Postural Sway | Postural sway in centimeters by computerized balance system | 15 minutes | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timed up and go test | Timed up and go test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. The timed up and go test measures the time that a patient needs to stand up from a chair, walk a 3-m distance, come back and sit back on the chair.Timed up and go test measure is second. The lower values indicates the better balance | 15 minutes | 
| Functional reach test | Functional reach test evaluates dynamic balance by measuring the limits while the patient reaches forwards as far as possible. The test measure is centimeters. A higher score indicates better dynamic balance. | 15 minutes | 
| One-leg stance test | One-leg stance test evaluates static balance of the participants. Participants would ask to maintain their static balance by standing one-lag stance. The test measure is second. A higher score indicated better static balance | 15 minutes | 
| Romberg test | Romberg test is used to evaluate static balance. Participants would ask to maintain their balance with their feet together (touching each other). The test measure is second. Higher score indicated better balance. | 15 minutes | 
| Berg balance scale | Berg balance scale is used for functional balance. participants are asked to perform 14 tasks frequently used in daily life activities. The highest possible score is 56 points. A higher score indicates better balance. | 15 minutes | 
| Balance scale | Balance scale which is developed by Tinetti is used to evaluate functional balance. This test has a gait score and a balance score. It uses a 3-point ordinal scale of 0, 1 and 2. Gait is scored over 12 and balance is scored over 16 totalling 28. The lower the score on the scale, the higher the risk of falling. | 15 minutes | 
| Y balance test | Y balance test is used to evaluate dynamic balance. The Y balance test has the patient stand on one leg while reaching out in 3 different directions with the other lower extremity. They are anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral. The test measures in centimeters. The higher score indicates better balance | 15 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Balance, Limits of Stability, Postural Sway