Assessment of Physical Activity, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Cognitive Function in Patients Dia… (NCT07141966) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Physical Activity, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Cognitive Function in Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia
Turkey (Türkiye)35 participantsStarted 2025-08-19
Plain-language summary
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects individuals' thinking, perception, emotional responses, and behavior.
Balance in schizophrenia patients is often related to motor skills, coordination, and postural control.
Schizophrenia can cause functional changes in certain areas of the brain. These changes can affect motor functions.
Balance loss in schizophrenia patients can cause difficulties in daily living activities, increased risk of falls, and a decrease in overall quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate physical activity, balance, muscle strength, and cognitive function in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of schizophrenia by a psychiatrist according to DSM-V
* Unchanged medication treatment for the last 2 months
* Being over 18 years of age
* Individuals must be able to understand and speak Turkish
* Individuals must be able to read and write
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Surgery within the last 2 months
* Orthopedic surgery on the lower extremities
* Cardio-respiratory failure that prevents walking
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Mini Mental State Examination
Timeframe: 2 weeks
2
Handgrip Strength
Timeframe: 2 weeks
3
Berg Balance Scale
Timeframe: 2 weeks
4
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Timeframe: 2 weeks
5
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ):
Timeframe: 2 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07141966
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital