CONUT score and its link to balance and everyday function after chronic stroke.
Official title: Evaluation Of The Relationship Between The Conut Score And Balance And Functional Status In Patients With Chronic Stroke
Run by Marmara University · NCT07468110 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This will see if the CONUT nutritional score and measures of muscle and bone relate to balance and daily function in adults at least six months after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 47 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marmara University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Pendik) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 10, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 10, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07468110 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (≥18 years) with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least six months earlier who are clinically stable, can stand or ambulate (with an aid if needed), and can complete assessment scales are the ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People in the acute/subacute phase (<6 months), those with severe cognitive impairment or aphasia, or those with other major neurological or orthopedic conditions are unlikely to receive benefit from participation.
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 will enroll adults at least six months after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke to measure CONUT score, mid‑upper arm circumference, rectus femoris muscle thickness by ultrasound, and bone mineral density. Balance and mobility will be evaluated with the Tinetti Performance‑Oriented Mobility Assessment and ambulation level, while functional status and quality of life will be captured using stroke‑specific scales such as the SS‑QOL. The study analyzes correlations between nutritional, muscle, and bone measures and balance, functional status, and stroke‑specific quality of life. All assessments are performed in person at a single center (Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If positive, the findings could help clinicians identify nutritional or muscle‑loss markers to target for interventions that improve balance and independence after chronic stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has linked poor nutritional status and reduced muscle mass to worse balance and function after stroke, though combining CONUT, ultrasound muscle measures, and bone density in chronic stroke populations is less commonly reported.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Having a diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * At least 6 months having elapsed since the stroke event (chronic phase) * Being clinically stable * Being able to participate in standing and balance assessments (walking with an assistive device is acceptable) * Having sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and respond to the assessment scales used in the study * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute or subacute stroke phase (\< 6 months) * Inability to administer assessment scales due to severe cognitive impairment or aphasia * Presence of other neurological disorders that may significantly affect balance and functional status (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy) * Significant orthopedic conditions unrelated to stroke (e.g., advanced hip or knee osteoarthritis, lower extremity amputation) * Presence of active infection, malignancy, or systemic inflammatory disease (as these conditions may affect the CONUT score) * Cerebellar localization of the cerebrovascular event * History of major surgery or intensive care unit admission within the past 3 months * Inability to safely perform balance tests due to severe visual or hearing impairment * Patients with incomplete laboratory data or insufficient information to calculate the CONUT score
Where it's running
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Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma B Akdağ
- Email: fatma.betul820@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 537 452 96 60
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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.