The Relationship of Multifidus and Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness With Postural Stability in Patients With Stroke
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with postural stability in patients with stroke.
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Started Aug 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 8, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 23, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2023
CompletedMay 23, 2023
May 1, 2023
2 months
May 8, 2023
May 20, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Relationship between multifidus thickness and postural stability
he relationship between multifidus muscle thickness measured by ultrasound in cm and results of berg scale will be measured statistically by calculating correlation coefficients. The Berg Balance Scale is a widely used clinical assessment tool designed to measure balance and stability in individuals who may have balance impairments due to various conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. It consists of a series of 14 balance-related tasks that assess various aspects of balance, including sitting balance, standing balance, and dynamic balance. Each task is scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating better balance performance. The tasks involve different movements and challenges, such as maintaining sitting balance without arm support, standing up from a seated position, reaching forward while standing, turning around, and maintaining balance in different standing positions.
1 day
Relationship between gastrocnemius muscle thickness and postural stability
The relationship between gastrocnemius muscle thickness measured by ultrasound in cm and results of berg scale will be measured statistically by calculating correlation coefficients. The Berg Balance Scale is a widely used clinical assessment tool designed to measure balance and stability in individuals who may have balance impairments due to various conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. It consists of a series of 14 balance-related tasks that assess various aspects of balance, including sitting balance, standing balance, and dynamic balance. Each task is scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating better balance performance. The tasks involve different movements and challenges, such as maintaining sitting balance without arm support, standing up from a seated position, reaching forward while standing, turning around, and maintaining balance in different standing positions.
1 day
Study Arms (1)
Stroke Patients
Patients diagnosed with stroke.
Interventions
o measure multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness using ultrasound imaging, the following steps are typically followed. First, the patient is positioned appropriately to allow access to the muscles to be imaged. For example, the patient may lie prone for imaging of the lumbar multifidus or sit with the leg extended for imaging of the gastrocnemius. Next, a trained clinician or technician places an ultrasound probe on the skin over the target muscle and adjusts the settings on the ultrasound machine to optimize the image quality. The probe is then moved around to obtain different views of the muscle, and the images are stored for later analysis. To measure muscle thickness, the clinician or technician identifies the muscle fascia on the ultrasound image and measures the distance between the fascia and the underlying bone or tissue. This measurement provides an estimate of the muscle thickness.
The Berg Balance Scale is a clinical assessment tool used to measure an individual's ability to maintain balance during various functional tasks. The test includes 14 items, such as standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one leg. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 (unable to perform the task) to 4 (able to perform the task independently and safely). The scores for each item are summed to provide a total score, with a maximum possible score of 56. The Berg Balance Scale is commonly used in clinical and research settings to assess balance impairment and monitor changes in balance over time, particularly in individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke. The test has good reliability and validity and is considered a gold standard for assessing balance in these populations.
Eligibility Criteria
Stroke patients who gave consent to participate.
You may qualify if:
- Patients diagnosed with stroke: Patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of stroke based on medical history, clinical examination, and diagnostic imaging.
- Time since stroke onset: The trial may include patients who are at least 6 months post-stroke onset.
- Ability to understand instructions: Patients who are able to understand and follow instructions provided for the study procedures.
- Ability to provide informed consent: Patients who are able to provide informed consent or have a legal representative who can provide informed consent on their behalf.
You may not qualify if:
- Cognitive impairment: Patients who have significant cognitive impairment that may affect their ability to follow instructions or participate in the study procedures.
- Severe motor deficits: Patients with severe motor deficits that may limit their ability to perform the study procedures.
- Other medical conditions: Patients with other medical conditions or comorbidities that may affect muscle thickness or postural stability, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or severe osteoarthritis.
- Inability to tolerate testing: Patients who are unable to tolerate the testing procedures, such as the Berg Balance Scale or ultrasound imaging.
- Implanted devices: Patients with implanted devices, such as pacemakers, that may be affected by the ultrasound imaging.
- Not giving consent.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Uskudar State Hospitallead
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospitalcollaborator
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mustafa H Temel, M.D.
Uskudar State Hospital
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Target Duration
- 1 Day
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 8, 2023
First Posted
May 23, 2023
Study Start
August 1, 2023
Primary Completion
October 1, 2023
Study Completion
December 1, 2023
Last Updated
May 23, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-05