Adapting the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Turkish Acute Stroke Patients
Official title: Cultural Adaptation of Fugl-Meyer Assessment to Turkish and Evaluation of Psychometric Properties in Acute Stroke Patients
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT05823298 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a new version of a motor function assessment tool to see if it works well for Turkish-speaking patients who have recently had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Esenyurt) |
| Trial ID | NCT05823298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Turkish-speaking patients diagnosed with stroke within one month of onset who exhibit upper and lower extremity motor involvement.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive impairments, visual or hearing impairments, or other unstable conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to culturally adapt the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) for Turkish-speaking acute stroke patients and evaluate its validity and reliability. The FMA is a widely used tool for assessing motor function in stroke rehabilitation, particularly for patients experiencing hemiplegia. By ensuring that the assessment is culturally relevant and psychometrically sound, the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness of post-stroke treatment plans. The research will involve patients diagnosed with stroke within one month of onset, focusing on those with specific motor involvement levels.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this adaptation could provide a reliable assessment tool for Turkish-speaking healthcare providers to better evaluate and manage stroke rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: While the Fugl-Meyer Assessment is widely used internationally, this specific adaptation for Turkish culture is novel and has not been previously tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who diagnosed with stroke * Less than 1 month passed after onset of stroke * Upper and lower extremity motor involvement between Brunnstrom stages 2 and 5 * Voluntarily accepting to participate in this research Exclusion Criteria: * Visual and hearing impairment * Upper or lower extremity amputation * Significant cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Test Score \< 18) * Mental disorders affecting daily life functioning * Global aphasia * Other unstable conditions that may affect participation
Where it's running
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İstinye University Brain Angiography Stroke Center
Istanbul, Esenyurt, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lide Z Uz, 1 — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study coordinator: Lide Z Uz, 1
- Email: lide.uz@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: 5313134380
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.