Evaluation of Balance and Physical Performance Under Dual Task Conditions in Individuals With and Without Generalized Joint Hypermobility
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: no intervention.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Hypermobility Syndrome. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
This study aims to evaluate balance and physical performance under dual task conditions in individuals with and without Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH), as determined by the Beighton score. All participants will undergo the One-Leg Stance Test and 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test under both single-task (balance only) and dual-task (simultaneous cognitive task) conditions. The cognitive task will involve counting backward by sevens from a given number. Participants will also complete the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test under both single- and dual-task conditions. Additionally, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) will be used for comprehensive balance assessment. Balance confidence will be evaluated using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-16), and fear of falling will be assessed with the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Changes in performance under dual-task conditions will be expressed as a percentage using the Dual Task Cost (DTC) formula
Interventions
- Other no intervention
no intervention
Primary outcome measures
- Performance in the One-Leg Stance Test [Time frame: 0 day]
- Performance in the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test [Time frame: 0 day]
- Performance in the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test [Time frame: 0 day]
- Dual Task Cost (DTC) percentage [Time frame: 0 day]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Berg Balance Scale (BBS): [Time frame: 0 day]
- Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-16) [Time frame: 0 day]
- Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I): [Time frame: 0 day]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged between 18 and 40 years
- A Beighton score of 4 or higher (indicative of Generalized Joint Hypermobility)
- Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Younger than 18 or older than 40 years
- Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy)
- History of vestibular system disorders (e.g., benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis)
- History of orthopedic conditions affecting the lower extremities (e.g., fracture, joint replacement, ligament injury)
- Cognitive impairment preventing the execution of cognitive tasks
- Diagnosis of systemic musculoskeletal diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
- Pregnancy
- Participation in balance training or neurological/physiotherapy programs within the last 6 months
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07044999 · BeylikduzuStateH22