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Upper Limb Function in Mental Health Disorders

CompletedN/A

Sponsor: Universidad de Burgos

Conditions: Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis

Countries: Spain

Background: Individuals with mental disorders (MD) often experience motor issues, yet upper limb functionality remains understudied. Objective: To compare upper limb function in individuals with and without MD, focusing on motor capacity, dexterity, and performance. Design: Cross-sectional, qualitative, multicenter study. Methods: Assessed strength, motor skills, sensitivity, and daily function. Used T-test, Mann-Whitney U, Spearman correlation, and Chi-square.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: OBSERVATIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Mental Disorder Group

* Participants with a mental disorder (MD) had to meet the following criteria:
* A formal diagnosis of a mental disorder according to the DSM-V.
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Treatment stability, defined as being under stable pharmacological and psychiatric treatment for at least three months.
* Clinical stability, meaning no acute psychiatric episodes in the last three months that could interfere with participation in the study.
* Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively, confirmed by scoring at least 23 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Control Group (Healthy Participants)

* Healthy individuals were required to meet the following inclusion criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively, also defined by a minimum MMSE score of 23.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, or similar disorders.
* History of upper limb rehabilitation within the past six months.
* Any acute or chronic condition affecting the upper limb that could interfere with the results, including but not limited to arthritis, osteoarthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Locations (1)

Burgos, Burgos, Spain