The Relationship of Multifidus and Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness With Postural Stability in Patients With Stroke

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Postural; Defect; Stroke; Hemiplegia
• Interventions: Other: Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound; Other: Berg Balance Scale

• Registration Number: NCT05871723
• Lead Sponsor: Uskudar State Hospital

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the relationship between multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with postural stability in patients with stroke.

Detailed Description

Multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness will be measured using ultrasound imaging. Postural stability will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, a clinical balance test that assesses an individual's ability to maintain balance during various functional tasks. The Berg Balance Scale includes 14 items, such as standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one leg. The Berg Balance Scale is a widely used clinical balance test that has good reliability and validity in stroke patients. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, including correlation and regression analysis, to investigate the relationship between the multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness and postural stability.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-05
• Study First Submitted: 2023-05-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-05-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-05-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2023-05-23
• Study Start: 2023-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-10-01
• Study Completion: 2023-12-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• 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.

Exclusion Criteria

• 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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Stroke Patients	Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound	Patients diagnosed with stroke.
Stroke Patients	Berg Balance Scale	Patients diagnosed with stroke.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Relationship between multifidus thickness and postural stability	1 day	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.
Relationship between gastrocnemius muscle thickness and postural stability	1 day	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.