Reliability and Validity of Three DT-TUG Protocols in MS

Summary

Dual-tasking is performing two different tasks at the same time. For example, singing while cooking. Everyday activities often involve dual-task. In many researches evaluating dual-task performance in individuals with MS, it has been reported that individuals with severe disability, in particular, exhibit greater effort than healthy individuals. This increase in motor and cognitive dual-task performance in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is associated with an increased risk of falls. There is a need for standardized, valid, and reliable assessment tools to evaluate dual-task performance in MS. The purpose of this study is to examine and compare the validity and reliability of the dual-task Timed Up and Go test administered using three different protocols.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having been diagnosed with MS according to the McDonald criteria revised in 2017,
* Being between the ages of 18 and 65,
* Having an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 5.5,
* Not requiring any assistive walking devices.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy;
* Having experienced a relapse within the past three months;
* The presence of another neurological condition in addition to MS;
* The presence of a different disorder that could potentially affect gait parameters;
* The presence of visual, auditory, perceptual, or cognitive impairments severe enough to interfere with the test administration

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