Relationship Between Balance, Arm Function and Body Awareness in People With Stroke (NCT07652710) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relationship Between Balance, Arm Function and Body Awareness in People With Stroke
Turkey (Türkiye)53 participantsStarted 2026-06-20
Plain-language summary
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and is frequently associated with impairments in balance, upper extremity function, and body awareness. These impairments may negatively affect independence in activities of daily living and overall quality of life. Although previous studies have investigated the relationships between balance and upper extremity function after stroke, body awareness has received relatively limited attention.
The aim of this observational cross-sectional study is to investigate the relationship between balance, upper extremity skills, and body awareness in individuals with chronic stroke. Fifty-three individuals with chronic stroke will be recruited from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baskent University Hospital.
Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale and the Tetrax computerized posturography system. Upper extremity motor impairment and functional performance will be evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment and the Wolf Motor Function Test. Body awareness will be assessed using the Body Awareness Questionnaire. Additional assessments will include lower extremity motor function, muscle tone, cognitive status, shoulder range of motion, and upper extremity reaction time.
The study is expected to provide a better understanding of the relationships among balance, upper extremity function, and body awareness in individuals with chronic stroke. The findings may contribute to the development of individualized rehabilitation strategies and improve clinical assessment approaches in stroke rehabilitation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who experienced a cerebrovascular event at least 6 months previously
* Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age
* Individuals who have experienced stroke for the first time
* Individuals with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger muscle tone graded as 2 or 3 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
* Individuals scoring 24 points or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination
* Individuals with at least 120° of shoulder range of motion
* Individuals who are able to walk independently or with a walking aid
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of communication problems such as difficulties in reading, writing, or speaking
* Botulinum toxin injection within the last 3 months
* Presence of hemispatial neglect syndrome
* Presence of ataxia due to posterior circulation ischemia
* Bilateral involvement (bilateral hemiparesis)
* Having received physiotherapy within the last 6 months
* Presence of orthopedic problems such as shoulder subluxation, shoulder pain, contracture of the hand and wrist
* History of upper extremity or thoracic surgery
* Presence of stroke-related visual impairments (hemianopia)
* Presence of color blindness
* Use of antiepileptic medication
* History of convulsions
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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