Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Erasmus Modified Nottingham Sensory Assessment Scale for the Lower Limb in Acquired Brain Injury Into French
Key facts
- Where
- Toulouse, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Service des Explorations Fonctionnelles Physiologiques (Pôle 32) - Hôpital Purpan, Place du Dr BaylacToulouse, FranceNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University Hospital, Toulouse
- Trial code
- NCT07613541
- Record updated
- 29 May 2026
- Original description
There is a lack of validated and standardized tools in French for assessing somatosensory perception in adults with brain injuries. The only validated tool in French is the Fugl-Meyer Scale for Sensorimotor Recovery after a Stroke, which assesses only light touch sensitivity in two areas of the arm and leg, as well as proprioception for eight joints. The Erasmus Modified Nottingham Sensory Assessment (EmNSA) offers a detailed assessment of limb somatosensory perception in English. The upper limb (UL) version has been validated in French. The lower limb component remains to be translated and culturally adapted. This cross-cultural translation and adaptation project aims to validate this tool for a comprehensive clinical assessment of somatosensory deficits, applicable in both clinical practice and research. The project aims to validate the study of the metrological qualities (validity and reliability of the scale) of the French version of the EmNSA for the lower limbs.Read full original descriptionShow less
There is a lack of validated and standardized tools in French for assessing somatosensory perception in adults with brain injuries. The only validated tool in French is the Fugl-Meyer Scale for Sensorimotor Recovery after a Stroke, which assesses only light touch sensitivity in two areas of the arm and leg, as well as proprioception for eight joints. The Erasmus Modified Nottingham Sensory Assessment (EmNSA) offers a detailed assessment of limb somatosensory perception in English. The upper limb (UL) version has been validated in French. The lower limb component remains to be translated and culturally adapted. This cross-cultural translation and adaptation project aims to validate this tool for a comprehensive clinical assessment of somatosensory deficits, applicable in both clinical practice and research. The project aims to validate the study of the metrological qualities (validity and reliability of the scale) of the French version of the EmNSA for the lower limbs.
Inclusion: Patient with an acquired brain injury attested by brain imaging (CT scan or MRI) of more than seven days; Sufficient comprehension ability to participate in the study; Patients receiving care in the routine care pathway, as part of rehabilitation or functional assessments available for 6 weeks minimum and 12 weeks maximum; Ability to hold attention for at least 30 minutes; Aphasia Severity Scale score of 4 or higher; Anosognosia Assessment (from the Unilateral Neglect Assessment Battery) score of 1 or lower.
Exclusion: Severe communication disorders with a score of less than 4 on the Aphasia Severity Scale; Major attention disorders making it impossible to take stock; Patient with peripheral neurological pathology; Anosognosia Assessment (from the Unilateral Neglect Assessment Battery) score of 2 or higher; Patient under guardianship.