Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:50 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06445491
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-06
First Post:
2024-05-22
Brief Title:
Effect of Sequencing on Outcome Measures
Sponsor:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Organization:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Study Overview
Official Title:
Influence of Test Order of Isokinetic Torque Y-BalanceFirefighter-Specific Functional-Balance and Forward-Step-Down on Test Performance Identifying Optimal Sequences
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This pilot study will examine the effect of testing order on test outcomes for measures of strength dynamic balance and movement quality Each participant will perform a baseline test then will perform the 6 iterations of the testing sequence
Detailed Description:
This study employs a Repeated Measures Design with each participant tested multiple times in combinations of 1 the Isokinetic Torque Test 2 the Y-Balance TestFirefighter-Specific Functional-Balance Test and 3 the Forward-Step-Down Test The investigators will conduct a total of seven testing sessions including a control session informed consent familiarization with outcome measures and control data collection and the following six different patterns 1-2-3 1-3-2 2-1-3 2-3-1 3-1-2 and 3-2-1 The order of the sessions will be randomized and counterbalanced to prevent bias effects The control session will be performed in the following order 1 Forward-Step-Down Test 2a Firefighter Specific Functional Balance Test 2b Y-balance test 3 isokinetic tests hip then knee
Participants will be asked to avoid exercise or vigorous physical activity for the 24 hours prior to any testing session to minimize the effects of non-test-related fatigue on the study outcomes Pre and post-test fatigue will be measured with the Rating of Fatigue ROF Scale Pre-and post-test exertion will be measured with the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion RPE Scale attached Heartrate will be measured and recorded at each scale rating point
Upon arrival for the control session participants will have their height measured using a stadiometer and their weight recorded This will be followed by the performance of the initial 1-2-3 pattern The time needed for the participant to perform each test will be recorded and subsequent performances of that test will be carried out in this time frame
For visits two through seven participants will be weighed again upon arrival and perform one of the six patterns Sessions two to seven will be separated by at least one day to minimize the influence of fatigue Each session will include isokinetic torque measurements of the hip abductors and adductors knee flexors and extensors the Y-Balance Test the Firefighter-Specific Functional-Balance Test and the Forward-Step-Down Test The dominant leg will be used for unilateral tests as determined by the leg used to kick a ball The order of outcome measures will be randomized for each participant to minimize the effects of fatigue and recovery
Five minutes of warm-up on a stationary bike or walking will be performed to start each exercise session Five minutes of rest and instruction will be provided between each outcome measure Five minutes of rest will be given between isokinetic tests hip abduction to adduction to allow for machine set-up and instructions One minute of rest will be given between each isokinetic speed with three speeds tested for the hip 30 60 and 120 per second and knee 60 180 and 300 per second muscles
Participants will be asked to avoid exercise or vigorous physical activity for the 24 hours prior to any testing session to minimize the effects of non-test-related fatigue on the study outcomes Pre and post-test fatigue will be measured with the Rating of Fatigue ROF Scale Pre-and post-test exertion will be measured with the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion RPE Scale attached Heartrate will be measured and recorded at each scale rating point
Upon arrival for the control session participants will have their height measured using a stadiometer and their weight recorded This will be followed by the performance of the initial 1-2-3 pattern The time needed for the participant to perform each test will be recorded and subsequent performances of that test will be carried out in this time frame
For visits two through seven participants will be weighed again upon arrival and perform one of the six patterns Sessions two to seven will be separated by at least one day to minimize the influence of fatigue Each session will include isokinetic torque measurements of the hip abductors and adductors knee flexors and extensors the Y-Balance Test the Firefighter-Specific Functional-Balance Test and the Forward-Step-Down Test The dominant leg will be used for unilateral tests as determined by the leg used to kick a ball The order of outcome measures will be randomized for each participant to minimize the effects of fatigue and recovery
Five minutes of warm-up on a stationary bike or walking will be performed to start each exercise session Five minutes of rest and instruction will be provided between each outcome measure Five minutes of rest will be given between isokinetic tests hip abduction to adduction to allow for machine set-up and instructions One minute of rest will be given between each isokinetic speed with three speeds tested for the hip 30 60 and 120 per second and knee 60 180 and 300 per second muscles
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None