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Observational Study
. 2024 May:110:77-83.
doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.03.012. Epub 2024 Mar 24.

Characterizing ambulatory function in children with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder

Kyle Zreibe  1 , Cara H Kanner  2 , David Uher  3 , Gabriella Beard  2 , Madison Patterson  2 , Matthew Harris  2 , Jerome Doerger  4 , Sean Calamia  4 , Wendy K Chung  5 , Jacqueline Montes  2
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Observational Study

Characterizing ambulatory function in children with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder

Kyle Zreibe et al. Gait Posture. 2024 May.

Abstract

Background: Individuals with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder have an atypical gait pattern characterized by ataxia and incoordination. Structured, quantitative assessments are needed to further understand the impact of these impairments on function.

Research question: How do gait parameters and ambulatory function of individuals with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder compare to age and sex matched healthy norms?

Methods: Twenty-six individuals with PPP2R5D pathogenic genetic variants participated in this observational, single visit study. Participants completed at least one of the following gait assessments: quantitative gait analysis at three different speeds (preferred pace walking (PPW), fast paced walking (FPW) and running, six-minute walk test (6MWT), 10-meter walk run (10MWR), and timed up and go (TUG). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize gait variables. Percent of predicted values were calculated using published norms. Paired t-tests and regression analyses were used to compare gait variables.

Results: The median age of the participants was 8 years (range 4-27) and eighteen (69.2 %) were female. Individuals with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder walked slower and with a wider base of support than predicted for their age and sex. Stride velocity ranged from 48.9 % to 70.1 % and stride distance from 58.5 % to 81.9 % of predicted during PPW. Percent of predicted distance walked on the 6MWT ranged from 30.6 % to 71.1 % representing varied walking impairment. Increases in stride distance, not cadence, were associated with changes in stride velocity in FPW (R2 = 0.675, p =< 0.001) and running conditions (R2 = 0.918, p =< 0.001).

Significance: We quantitatively assessed the abnormal gait in individuals with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder. These impairments may affect ability to adapt to environmental changes and participation in daily life. Rehabilitative interventions targeting gait speed and balance may improve function and safety for individuals with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

Keywords: Ambulatory function; Neurodevelopmental disorder; PPP2R5D; Quantitative gait analysis; Rare genetic disorder.

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