Examining the link between motor skills and Turkish language abilities in stroke patients
Official title: It is to Examine the Relationship Between Upper Extremity Motor Function, Trunk Control, Motor Imagery.
Run by Izmir Bakircay University · NCT06946082 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well motor skills and trunk control affect the Turkish language abilities of people who have had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 101 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Izmir Bakircay University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 10, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 10, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06946082 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Turkish-speaking adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke more than one week prior and have no other neurological disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had previous strokes or other neurological conditions affecting language and motor functions 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 evaluate the relationship between upper extremity motor function, trunk control, and motor imagery ability with Turkish language skills in individuals who have experienced a stroke. It focuses on understanding how these motor impairments and language disorders, which frequently co-occur, impact the quality of life and social participation of stroke survivors. The study includes participants who are native Turkish speakers and have had a stroke for more than a week, assessing their motor and language capabilities through standardized tests.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients by linking motor functions to language skills.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring the relationship between motor skills and language disorders in stroke patients, this specific focus on Turkish language skills and the comprehensive approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Stroke onset more than 1 week * Not having practiced imagery before * Being a native speaker of Turkish * Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) Score of 24 and above * History of cerebrovascular events * Not having any neurological disorder other than stroke * The ability to grasp and hold a 2.5 cm cube Exclusion Criteria: * No consent from the family or person * Having had a stroke before * Severe hearing or vision loss * Individuals are excluded if they have other primary medical conditions that may affect language and motor functions (e.g. brain tumor, Parkinson's disease, severe post-stroke depression, Alzheimer's disease) or have undergone surgery.
Where it's running
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İzmir Bakırçay University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emine Timur, Bachelor
- Email: 6031010@bakircay.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 542 592 96 41
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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.