Examining Proprioceptive Awareness in Stroke Patients with Varying Trunk Control
The Relatıonshıp Of Proprıoceptıve Awareness Wıth Balance And Spastıcıty In Patıents Wıth Stroke Wıth Dıfferent Trunk Impact Levels
This study looks at how trunk control affects balance and body awareness in stroke patients to see if those with better trunk control have a better sense of where their body is in space.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 98 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Suleyman Demirel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kocaeli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06043128 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between proprioceptive awareness, balance, and spasticity in chronic stroke patients with different levels of trunk involvement. A total of 98 participants will be assessed using various scales, including the Trunk Disability Scale and the Modified Tardieu Scale, to evaluate trunk control and spasticity. Participants will be divided into high and low trunk control groups based on their scores, and their proprioceptive awareness will be measured using specialized balance platforms. The study seeks to clarify how trunk control impacts proprioception and balance in stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are chronic stroke patients aged 35-65 who have experienced their first stroke and are clinically stable.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairment, severe cervical pain, or other neurological diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients, improving their balance and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between trunk control and proprioception in stroke patients is not extensively studied, similar approaches in rehabilitation have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being between the ages of 35-65 * Being diagnosed with stroke * Having a stroke for the first time * Mini Mental Test (MMT) Score ≥ 24 * Brunnstorm lower extremity stage ≥ 4 * Being clinically stable Exclusion Criteria: * Mini Mental Score \<24 points * Having cervical pain of 5 or higher on the visual analog scale * Having serious vestibular, auditory and visual problems that affect balance (vertigo, etc.) * Having a history of orthopedic surgery for the trunk and lower extremities * Presence of an additional neurological disease (MS, Parkinson, Alzheimer's) * Having joint rigidity that will prevent proprioceptive evaluation
Where this trial is running
Kocaeli
- Güler Ertuğrul — Kocaeli, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Güler Ertuğrul — Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Güler Ertuğrul
- Email: gertugrul004@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 531 950 05 90
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.