Adapting the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Turkish Acute Stroke Patients
Cultural Adaptation of Fugl-Meyer Assessment to Turkish and Evaluation of Psychometric Properties in Acute Stroke Patients
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Esenyurt) |
| Trial ID | NCT05823298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairments, visual or hearing impairments, or other unstable conditions may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While the Fugl-Meyer Assessment is widely used internationally, this specific adaptation for Turkish culture is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Istanbul, Esenyurt
- 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
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.