The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of TASC and the Relationship Between SMC and Motor Functions

January 13, 2020 updated by: Seyma Kilcioglu, Gazi University

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of Test of Arm Selective Control and the Relationship Between Upper Limb Selective Motor Control and Motor Functions in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Selective motor control (SMC) impairment in children with cerebral palsy (CP) includes movement patterns dominated by flexor or extensor synergy affecting functional movements. The research was designed to investigate the validity and the reliability of the Turkish version of the Test of Arm Selective Control (TASC) (which is improved to evaluate SMC in children with spastic CP) and in order to provide more understanding of the relationship between SMC and upper extremity and gross motor functions. The study included 21 hemiplegic, 11 diplegic and 4 quadriplegic children with CP whose ages are 4 to 18 years and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level changes from 1 to 4, and their parents. In order to evaluate the gross motor function of children, GMFCS and the ability to hold objects with their hands in daily activities were evaluated with Manual Ability Classification System (MACS). ABILHAND-Kids scale was applied to evaluate upper extremity performance. TASC scale was used to evaluate the upper extremity SMC of children.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

36

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Ankara, Turkey, 06560
        • Gazi University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

4 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children in Special Education Centers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • having a diagnosis of spastic CP
  • being able to understand the commands required for the test,
  • being between the ages of 3-18,
  • being GMFCS level I to IV.

Exclusion Criteria: • Having undergone orthopedic surgery or Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) within the last 6 months

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Test of Arm Selective Control
Time Frame: from July to September 2018
an upper limb selective motor control evaluation tool.
from July to September 2018
Abilhand- Kids Questionnaire
Time Frame: from July to September 2018
to assess a child's unimanual and bimanual upper limb activities
from July to September 2018
Manual Ability Classification System
Time Frame: from July to September 2018
to assess manual abilities of children
from July to September 2018
Gross Motor Function Classification System
Time Frame: from July to September 2018
To assess gross motor functions of children
from July to September 2018

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Gazi University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

June 15, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 10, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 13, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

January 18, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 18, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 13, 2020

Last Verified

January 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Upper Limb SMC in CP

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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