Adapting a questionnaire to assess unmet needs of stroke survivors in Turkey
Adaptation and Validation Study of the Longer- Term Unmet Needs After Stroke Questionnaire Into Turkish
Uşak University · NCT06278805
This study is testing a new Turkish questionnaire to help understand the needs of stroke survivors living at home, so that health services can better support them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uşak University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Uşak) |
| Trial ID | NCT06278805 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to translate and validate the Longer-term Unmet Needs after Stroke Questionnaire (LUNS) for use in Turkey. It focuses on stroke survivors living at home, assessing their unmet needs related to physical, social, and emotional challenges post-stroke. The study will evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the questionnaire (T-LUNS) to ensure its reliability and validity. By identifying these unmet needs, the study seeks to inform health and social care services for stroke survivors in Turkey.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are stroke survivors aged 18 to 70 who are more than one year post-stroke and have undergone physical therapy.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments, uncontrolled medical conditions, or currently participating in other interventional studies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool to better understand and address the needs of stroke survivors in Turkey, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully validated similar tools for assessing unmet needs in stroke survivors, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who were diagnosed with stroke * More than 1 years after the stroke onset * Age 18 to 70 years * Had a physical therapy and rehabilitation after stroke * Cognitive functions are sufficient to fill in the questionnaires in the study * Who give consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Had delirium, confusion, or other severe consciousness problems * Suffered from uncontrolled comorbid systemic medical conditions * Unable to follow commands because of severe cognitive impairment * Had a serious visual disturbance * Individuals with musculoskeletal disabilities * Currently participating in physical therapy or another interventional study
Where this trial is running
Uşak
- University of Usak — Uşak, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: AYSUN GENC, Assoc. Prof — Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Study coordinator: ALI Y KARAHAN, Assoc. Prof
- Email: ali.karahan@usak.edu.tr
- Phone: +905386921934
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stroke, Disability Physical, Quality of Life, Unmet need, Disability, Participation