Evaluating Preclinical Alzheimer's Dementia with Plantar Pressure Tests
Author Information
Author(s): Yoon Jieun, Ota Kazuki, Arai Tetsuaki, Nemoto Miyuki, Nemoto Kiyotaka, Ota Miho, Miyashita Mariko, Okura Tomohiro
Primary Institution: University of Tsukuba
Hypothesis
Can plantar pressure performance tests effectively correlate with PACC5 scores in preclinical Alzheimer's patients?
Conclusion
Plantar pressure movement may serve as a preliminary performance index for selecting individuals in the preclinical period of Alzheimer's disease.
Supporting Evidence
- The PACC5 test is time-consuming and challenging for older patients.
- Participants were divided into three groups based on plantar pressure.
- Significant differences in PACC5 scores were found among the groups.
Takeaway
This study looks at how foot pressure tests can help find early signs of Alzheimer's in older people.
Methodology
Participants completed the PACC5 test and their plantar pressure was analyzed using a prototype device.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60 to 87 years, with a mean age of 71.0 ± 7.0.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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