Subacromial Space in Chronic Stroke Patients

NCT07139665 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: bbff9d0fc1ae4783
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the subacromial space, shoulder pain, and shoulder disability in chronic stroke patients. A total of 60 chronic stroke patients aged 40-65 with similar demographic characteristics are planned to be included in this study. Participants will be selected voluntarily from among chronic stroke patients presenting for routine examination and follow-up at the Neurology Outpatient Clinic of Başkent University Hospital and meeting the appropriate inclusion criteria. Detailed demographic information (age, gender, stroke duration, affected side, etc.) will be recorded for all individuals included in the study.

Conditions

Stroke

Keywords

Subacromial Space; Shoulder Pain; Shoulder Disability Levels

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Ultrasonographic Evaluation

  In this study, ultrasonography will be used to objectively evaluate the subacromial space distance in the shoulder joint in chronic stroke patients.

  Baseline

• Shoulder Pain and Disability Index

  In this study, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index will be used to subjectively assess participants' shoulder pain severity and shoulder-related functional limitations. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index is a widely used, reliable, and valid self-report questionnaire for measuring pain and functional disability in individuals with shoulder problems.

  Baseline

• Visual Analog Scale

  The Visual Analog Scale is one of the pain rating scales frequently used in epidemiological and clinical studies to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Chronic Stroke Patiens

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Chronic Stroke Patients

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 40 and 65.
• Scoring 21 or higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA).
• Being diagnosed with an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke by a neurologist and having experienced the stroke for at least 6 months (chronic stroke).
• Scoring between 0 and 3 on the Modified Rankin Score.
• Volunteering to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Difficulty with verbal communication (severe aphasia, cognitive impairment, etc.) that would prevent participation in the study and understanding the test instructions.
• Severe visual or hearing impairment that would affect test administration or safety.
• Having another neurological condition (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, severe peripheral neuropathy) other than stroke that could affect shoulder function or pain.
• Having a history of shoulder surgery before or after stroke, known rotator cuff tear, shoulder dislocation, severe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), or inflammatory rheumatic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
• Congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, or other serious cardiopulmonary disease that would preclude physical assessment or have exercise/positioning limitations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara University: lead
• Baskent University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Baskent University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Tao W, Fu Y, Hai-Xin S, Yan D, Jian-Hua L. The application of sonography in shoulder pain evaluation and injection treatment after stroke: a systematic review. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Sep;27(9):3007-10. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.3007. Epub 2015 Sep 30.

  PMID: 26504346 RESULT

• Seitz AL, Michener LA. Ultrasonographic measures of subacromial space in patients with rotator cuff disease: A systematic review. J Clin Ultrasound. 2011 Mar-Apr;39(3):146-54. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20783. Epub 2010 Dec 28.

  PMID: 21387327 RESULT

• Breckenridge JD, McAuley JH. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). J Physiother. 2011;57(3):197. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(11)70045-5.

  PMID: 21843839 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Shoulder Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Arthralgia; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Süleyman Korkusuz, PhD

  Atılım University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Ali Mert ÖZCAN, MSc

  Baskent University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Ayşenur ÖZCAN, MSc

  Çankırı Karatekin University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Sevgi İkbali Afşar, Prof. Dr.

  Baskent University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 18, 2025
• First Posted: August 24, 2025
• Study Start: August 25, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 20, 2025
• Study Completion: November 10, 2025
• Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)