Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Sensory Integration of Balance, Fall Risk and Postural Stability

Overview

Sleepiness caused by sleep deprivation may increase the risk of injuries and damages during physical activity. Individual data so far indicates worsening of postural stability and control with females exhibiting better static postural stability regardless of sleeping conditions in comparison to men. However, the literature is deficient in terms of postural stability conditions with eyes open and eyes closed states, as well as fall risk and sensory integration of balance.

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: May 30, 2022

Interventions

  • Behavioral: Sleep Deprivation
    • The participants will stay awake for 24 hours.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Sleep deprivation
    • Participant data will be acquired before and after 24 hours of sleep deprivation.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Postural Stability Index
    • Time Frame: 24 hours
    • Postural stability Index will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A lower score represents better postural stability.
  • Fall Risk Score
    • Time Frame: 24 hours
    • Fall Risk Score will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A lower score represents better postural stability.
  • Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance
    • Time Frame: 24 hours
    • Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A lower score represents better postural stability.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 19 to 24 – Healthy young adults from Rawalpindi/Islamabad. – Both males and females – Participants should have normal sleep patterns without any signs or symptoms of insomnia or hypersomnia. – Persons without any sleep disorders. – Persons without any neurological disease. Exclusion Criteria:

  • Persons with sleep disorders such as hypersomnia, insomnia, parasomnia etc. – Elderly population. – Persons with any sort of neurological deficits. – COVID positive and those with any suspected signs and symptoms of COVID-19. – Alcoholics – Pregnant females – A participant with the history of or active diagnosed conditions of any of the following, which renders individual's performance will be excluded: – Neurological. – Musculoskeletal. – Cardiopulmonary. – Any congenital disorder or limb deformities.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 19 Years

Maximum Age: 24 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Foundation University Islamabad
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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