Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, LowerNCT05444868
Validity and Reliability Study of Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test in Amputees
An observational study of Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Glittre activities of daily living test is used in different populations. The test, which is valid and reliable in different populations, has not been validated in amputees. In our study, we wanted to investigate the validity and reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living test (Glittre ADL) test in amputees… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2022to 10 Jan 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Those over the age of 18 who have been using a lower extremity prosthesis for at least 6 months will be included in the study.
Who may be able to join
- People over the age of 18 who have had lower extremity amputation
- Unilateral amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis for at least 6 months
- Those who can walk at least 30 m independently
Who cannot join
- Presence of ulcer on the stump
- Lack of stump socket compatibility
- Having a different orthopedic or neurological problem other than amputation
- Having a cardiopulmonary problem that will prevent the test from being completed.
- I ndividuals who cannot understand and follow commands
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Mersin
About this study
Official title: Validity and Reliability Study of Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test in Amputees Using Lower Extremity Prosthesis
Glittre activities of daily living test is used in different populations. The test, which is valid and reliable in different populations, has not been validated in amputees. In our study, we wanted to investigate the validity and reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living test (Glittre ADL) test in amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis.
Read the detailed description
In individuals with lower extremity amputation, functions such as standing up, sitting, walking, turning, going up and down stairs, going up and down hills, jumping over steps, getting in and out of a car are required. There is no physical function test that simultaneously evaluates both the upper and lower extremities of individuals who have had lower extremity amputations. Therefore, we planned to perform the validity and reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living (ADL) test, which is used in COPD patients, for individuals who have had lower extremity amputation. The Glittre ADL test is the most widely used test to evaluate the performance of COPD patients in activities of daily living. The test is a simple test that can be easily applied and includes functional activities for the lower extremity and upper extremity.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS / HYPOTHESES:
- Is the Glittre ADL Test reliable in amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis?
- Is the Glittre ADL Test valid for evaluating amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis?
METHOD OF THE RESEARCH:
Glittre ADL Test:
It is a test that takes place within a distance of 10 m in total. This distance of 10 m will be divided into 2 in the middle by the ladder. Each rung of the ladder will be adjusted 17 cm high and 27 cm deep. Individuals will be asked to climb a 2-step ladder and then walk towards the shelf. The height of the shelves will be adjusted according to the shoulders and waist levels of the participants. It will place 3 pieces of 1 kg objects on the top shelf, one by one, first from the top shelf to the middle shelf, then from the middle shelf to the bottom shelf, from the bottom shelf to the middle shelf, and finally from the middle shelf to the top shelf. It is a test that takes place within a distance of 10 m in total. This distance of 10 m will be divided into 2 in the middle by the ladder. Each rung of the ladder will be adjusted 17 cm high and 27 cm deep. Individuals will be asked to climb a 2-step ladder and then walk towards the shelf. The height of the shelves will be adjusted according to the shoulders and waist levels of the participants. It will place 3 pieces of 1 kg objects on the top shelf, one by one, first from the top shelf to the middle shelf, then from the middle shelf to the bottom shelf, from the bottom shelf to the middle shelf, and finally from the middle shelf to the top shelf.
For the validity test; 2 minute walk test, functional reach test, timed get up and go test will be done and these tests will be examined in terms of Construct validity, Convergent validity and Discriminant validity.
For reliability test; Day 1 and Day 2 will be evaluated by the same physiotherapist. Day 3 will be evaluated by a different physiotherapist.
There will be 3 evaluations in 1 week and it will be planned to be 1 day between evaluations. Two assessments will be done by the same physiotherapist, while the third will be done by another physiotherapist.
- Conditions
- Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower
- Keywords
- Amputees, functional capacity, Glittre ADL, prosthesis
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test
How long individuals take the Glittre Daily Living Activities Test will be recorded in minutes.
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (4)
2-Minute Walking Test
The test to be carried out in the 30 meter long area will be marked at 3 meter intervals and the turning points will be determined by an object such as a traffic cone. We will ask the individual to walk the maximum distance in 2 minutes, and we will tell him that he can slow down and stop when he gets tired. When 2 minutes are completed with the stopwatch, we will ask the individual to stop and record the walking distance.
Measured: 3 months
Functional reach test:
The patient will be asked to stand sideways next to the wall and wait with the shoulder flexed at 90 degrees, the elbow extended and the fist closed, without touching the arm close to the wall. The 3rd metacarpal head will be marked and the patient will be asked to lie down as far as he can without stepping, then the new location of the 3rd metacarpal head will be marked. Scoring will be determined by measuring the difference between the start and end position. 3 attempts will be made and the average of the last two trials will be taken.
Measured: 3 months
Timed get up and walk test
The distance of 3 meters in front of the chair will be determined and the individual will be asked to get up from the chair and walk the determined distance.
Measured: 3 months
Trinity Amputation and Prosthetic Experience Scale (TAPES):
TAPES consists of 2 parts. In the first part, psychosocial adaptation, activity limitation and prosthesis satisfaction are questioned, while in the second part, the average number of hours he wears the prosthesis, his physical capacity, general health, stump and phantom pain are questioned. A high score indicates high compliance. A high score in assessing activity limitation indicates activity limitation. Finally, the highest score that can be obtained in the prosthesis satisfaction subscale is 50, the lowest score is 10. A high score indicates that the individual is satisfied with the prosthesis.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2022
- Study start15 Jul 2022
- Primary completion30 Dec 2022
- Study completion10 Jan 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, LowerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Özge Çiftçi, Eastern Mediterranean University
- Investigators
- Özge Çiftçi, Bachelor, Principal investigator, Eastern Mediterranean UniversityCansu Koltak, MSc, Principal investigator, Eastern Mediterranean UniversityYasin Yurt, PhD, Principal investigator, Eastern Mediterranean University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05444868
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ETK00-2021-0085
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 22 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 27 Dec 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Hatfield AG. Beyond the 10-m time: a pilot study of timed walks in lower limb amputees. Clin Rehabil. 2002 Mar;16(2):210-4. doi: 10.1191/0269215502cr484oa.
PubMed 11911519Mason K, Chockalingam A, Prudhomme S, Stachenko S, Pearson T. Policy depot: a tool to build global capacity in cardiovascular health policy. Glob Heart. 2012 Mar;7(1):47-51. doi: 10.1016/j.gheart.2012.01.005. Epub 2012 Apr 13. No abstract available.
PubMed 25691167Ciftci O, Yurt Y, Koltak C, Eker L. Validity and reliability of Glittre activities of daily living test in lower-limb prosthetic users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2025 Dec 1;49(6):704-709. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000422. Epub 2024 Dec 24.
PubMed 39721062
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Dec 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity and Reliability Study of Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test in Amputees Using Lower Extremity Prosthesis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05444868
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ETK00-2021-0085
- Conditions
- Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower
- Keywords
- Amputees, functional capacity, Glittre ADL, prosthesis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Glittre activities of daily living test is used in different populations. The test, which is valid and reliable in different populations, has not been validated in amputees. In our study, we wanted to investigate the validity and reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living test (Glittre ADL) test in amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis.
Detailed description
In individuals with lower extremity amputation, functions such as standing up, sitting, walking, turning, going up and down stairs, going up and down hills, jumping over steps, getting in and out of a car are required. There is no physical function test that simultaneously evaluates both the upper and lower extremities of individuals who have had lower extremity amputations. Therefore, we planned to perform the validity and reliability of the Glittre activities of daily living (ADL) test, which is used in COPD patients, for individuals who have had lower extremity amputation. The Glittre ADL test is the most widely used test to evaluate the performance of COPD patients in activities of daily living. The test is a simple test that can be easily applied and includes functional activities for the lower extremity and upper extremity.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS / HYPOTHESES:
- Is the Glittre ADL Test reliable in amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis?
- Is the Glittre ADL Test valid for evaluating amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis?
METHOD OF THE RESEARCH:
Glittre ADL Test:
It is a test that takes place within a distance of 10 m in total. This distance of 10 m will be divided into 2 in the middle by the ladder. Each rung of the ladder will be adjusted 17 cm high and 27 cm deep. Individuals will be asked to climb a 2-step ladder and then walk towards the shelf. The height of the shelves will be adjusted according to the shoulders and waist levels of the participants. It will place 3 pieces of 1 kg objects on the top shelf, one by one, first from the top shelf to the middle shelf, then from the middle shelf to the bottom shelf, from the bottom shelf to the middle shelf, and finally from the middle shelf to the top shelf. It is a test that takes place within a distance of 10 m in total. This distance of 10 m will be divided into 2 in the middle by the ladder. Each rung of the ladder will be adjusted 17 cm high and 27 cm deep. Individuals will be asked to climb a 2-step ladder and then walk towards the shelf. The height of the shelves will be adjusted according to the shoulders and waist levels of the participants. It will place 3 pieces of 1 kg objects on the top shelf, one by one, first from the top shelf to the middle shelf, then from the middle shelf to the bottom shelf, from the bottom shelf to the middle shelf, and finally from the middle shelf to the top shelf.
For the validity test; 2 minute walk test, functional reach test, timed get up and go test will be done and these tests will be examined in terms of Construct validity, Convergent validity and Discriminant validity.
For reliability test; Day 1 and Day 2 will be evaluated by the same physiotherapist. Day 3 will be evaluated by a different physiotherapist.
There will be 3 evaluations in 1 week and it will be planned to be 1 day between evaluations. Two assessments will be done by the same physiotherapist, while the third will be done by another physiotherapist.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Those over the age of 18 who have been using a lower extremity prosthesis for at least 6 months will be included in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- People over the age of 18 who have had lower extremity amputation
- Unilateral amputees using a lower extremity prosthesis for at least 6 months
- Those who can walk at least 30 m independently
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Presence of ulcer on the stump
- Lack of stump socket compatibility
- Having a different orthopedic or neurological problem other than amputation
- Having a cardiopulmonary problem that will prevent the test from being completed.
- I ndividuals who cannot understand and follow commands
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test
Time frame: 3 months
How long individuals take the Glittre Daily Living Activities Test will be recorded in minutes.
4 secondary outcomes
2-Minute Walking Test
Time frame: 3 months
Functional reach test:
Time frame: 3 months
Timed get up and walk test
Time frame: 3 months
Trinity Amputation and Prosthetic Experience Scale (TAPES):
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Dec 2023.
- Background: PubMed 11911519Hatfield AG. Beyond the 10-m time: a pilot study of timed walks in lower limb amputees. Clin Rehabil. 2002 Mar;16(2):210-4. doi: 10.1191/0269215502cr484oa.
- Background: PubMed 25691167Mason K, Chockalingam A, Prudhomme S, Stachenko S, Pearson T. Policy depot: a tool to build global capacity in cardiovascular health policy. Glob Heart. 2012 Mar;7(1):47-51. doi: 10.1016/j.gheart.2012.01.005. Epub 2012 Apr 13. No abstract available.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39721062Ciftci O, Yurt Y, Koltak C, Eker L. Validity and reliability of Glittre activities of daily living test in lower-limb prosthetic users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2025 Dec 1;49(6):704-709. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000422. Epub 2024 Dec 24.
- 2Link provided by the sponsor.
- 3Link provided by the sponsor.
- 4Link provided by the sponsor.
- 5Link provided by the sponsor.
- 6Link provided by the sponsor.
- 9Link provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Özge Çiftçi, Bachelor principal investigator
Eastern Mediterranean University
Cansu Koltak, MSc principal investigator
Eastern Mediterranean University
Yasin Yurt, PhD principal investigator
Eastern Mediterranean University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Glittre Activities Of Daily Living Test (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05444868, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Dec 2023.