Fear of Falling in Stroke: Its Relationship With Motor Recovery, Stroke Duration, Trunk Control, and Balance

NCT07847827 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026/10-51
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between fear of falling and motor recovery, stroke duration, trunk control, and balance in stroke patients.

Conditions

Stroke

Keywords

Fear of Falling; Motor Recovery; Stroke; Trunk Control; Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

  The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a 30-point scale comprising 16 items across 11 categories used to screen for cognitive impairment in stroke and other neurological conditions, where a score of 26 or above indicates normal cognitive function.

  Baseline

• Brunnstrom Recovery Stages of Upper and Lower Extremity

  The Brunnstrom recovery stages are a staging system that shows the motor recovery in patients with stroke. The Brunnstrom Recovery Stages of Upper and Lower Extremity of six stages. Higher stages indicate better motor function.

  Baseline

• Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I)

  The Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) is a short, easy to administer tool that measures the level of concern about falling during 16 social and physical activities inside and outside the home whether or not the person actually does the activity. The level of concern is measured on a four-point Likert scale (1=not at all concerned to 4=very concerned). Total score is between 16 and 64 points. Lower scores mean a better outcome.

  Baseline

• Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)

  The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) evaluates post-stroke trunk control across three subscales (static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and coordination) with a maximum total score of 23, where higher scores reflect better trunk function.

  Baseline

• Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) - Balance

  The Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) balance subscale comprises 9 items with a total score of 16, where higher scores indicate better balance performance.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Post-stroke patients

Individuals aged 18 and older diagnosed with stroke, who have a history of at least one fall, are able to walk 10 meters independently or with an assistive device, and can understand and follow simple instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Stroke patients

You may qualify if:

• Having a diagnosis of stroke
• Aged ≥ 18 years old
• History of at least one fall
• Ability to walk 10 meters independently or with an assistive device
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions

You may not qualify if:

• Having another neurological disease (except for stroke)
• Having a surgery upper or lower extremity in the last 6 months
• Unwillingness to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kutahya Health Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Kütahya City Hospital Yoncalı Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Location

Kütahya, Kütahya, (552) 266-8356, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Kütahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

• Mine PEKESEN KURTÇA, PT, PhD, Assistant Professor

  Ondokuz Mayıs University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Seda Nur KEMER, PT, PhD, Lecturer

  Ondokuz Mayıs University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Barış YENEN, MD, Assistant Professor

  Kütahya Health Sciences University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Mustafa ÇETİNER, MD, Associate Professor

  Kütahya Health Sciences University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Lütfiye AKKURT, PT, PhD, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

0 (274) 260 00 43; lutfiye.akkurt@ksbu.edu.tr

Lütfiye AKKURT, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

0 (274) 260 00 43; lutfiye.akkurt@ksbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 23, 2026
• First Posted: September 29, 2026
• Study Start: September 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 3, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2027
• Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)