An observational study to assess validity and reliability of smartphone sensor-based gait and balance assessments in multiple sclerosis: Floodlight GaitLab protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gait and balance impairments are often present in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and have a significant impact on quality of life and independence. Gold-standard quantitative tools for assessing gait and balance such as motion capture systems and force plates usually require complex technical setups. Wearable sensors, including those integrated into smartphones, offer a more frequent, convenient, and minimally burdensome assessment of functional disability in a home environment. We developed a novel smartphone sensor-based application (Floodlight) that is being used in multiple research and clinical contexts, but a complete validation of this technology is still lacking.

Methods

This protocol describes an observational study designed to evaluate the analyti

SUBMITTER: Rinderknecht MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588425 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature