Fear of Fall Related Factors in Chronic Stroke

NCT04844476 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Fearoffallstroke
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Some stroke survivors develop a fear of falling(FoF) which may exist with or without a prior fall. Fear of fall can be defined as decreased perceived self efficacy or confidence in maintaining balance while completing regular activities. FoF may impair rehabilitation and recovery. Determination of FoF related factors will help to identify interventions needed to decrease FoF. Mostly fear of fall related factors have been studied in acute stroke patients, limited data are available for patients with chronic stroke. The objective of this study is to evaluate frequency of FoF in chronic(\>6 months) stroke patients and investigate relationship between FoF and balance, posture,spasticity and activities of daily living. The Turkish Version of the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale was used to measure FoF. Also a single-item dichotomous question "Are you afraid of falling? (Yes/No)" will be asked.

Conditions

Stroke; Fall

Keywords

Stroke; hemiplegia; falls; fear; posture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Fear of falling

  Fear of falling will be measured by Turkish Version of Modified Falls Efficacy Scale(MFES). It is a 14-question scale that evaluates patients' fear of falling and their self-confidence in performing daily living activities.

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Balance

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

• Posture

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

• Functional Independence

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

• Spasticity

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

• Hemiplegia stage

  1 day (All patients will be evaluated once.)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Chronic stroke patients, admitted to Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic, aged 50 and older.

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 50 and over
• More than 6 months after the stroke
• Able to follow 3-digit orders
• Able to approve the consent form in writing
• Patients with a score of 23 and above on the Mini-Mental State Test will be included

You may not qualify if:

• Bed-dependent, wheelchair-dependent patients
• Patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Dementia
• Patients who are cardiovascularly unstable
• Patients with diseases that affect balance (such as Parkinson's disease, Cerebral trauma, Meniere, ear infection, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Multiple sclerosis) and those who use drugs that disrupt the balance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Izmir Katip Celebi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, 35150, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Hemiplegia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Paralysis; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Nese Olmez Sarikaya, Prof

  Izmir Katip Celebi University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Bekir Tetik, MD

  Izmir Katip Celebi University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2021
• First Posted: April 14, 2021
• Study Start: January 15, 2021
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2022
• Study Completion: February 1, 2022
• Last Updated: April 5, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)