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The Effect of Shoulder Problems on Balance in Hemiplegic Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2025-09-07

Plain-language summary

Shoulder problems are among the most common complications in hemiplegic patients and may impair shoulder biomechanics, negatively affecting mobility, transfers, and self-care. This study aims to investigate whether shoulder problems influence balance in hemiplegic patients after stroke. Patients with a first-ever stroke diagnosis, sufficient cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination score ≥24), no visual impairments, and aged between 40-75 years were included. Hemiplegic patients with shoulder pain formed the first group, while those without shoulder pain formed the second group. Shoulder pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), shoulder range of motion with the Senso4Motion device, and balance level with both the Berg Balance Scale and Senso4Motion.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Voluntary participation with signed informed consent Ability to read and write Age between 40 and 80 years First-ever stroke diagnosis Stable vital signs Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of any neurological or psychiatric disorder other than stroke Presence of visual or speech impairments History of more than one stroke

What they're measuring

Shoulder Pain (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)

Timeframe: At baseline (single assessment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07159178

SponsorIstanbul Aydın University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-07

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