Factors Associated With Recurrent Falls in Stroke Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Fall; Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT06061887
• Lead Sponsor: Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the recurrent falls in patients with acute stroke. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:

* what is the frequency of recurrent falls

* which factors are associated with recurrent falls in patients with acute stroke.

Participants will be evaluated in terms of

* frequency of recurrent falls within the six months after stroke

* fear of falling

* the stroke severity (Canadian Neurological Scale),

* ambulation level (Functional Ambulation Classification),

* functional disability (Functional Independence Scale)

* Postural control and balance

* functional status (Modified Rankin Scale)

Detailed Description

Falling is common in stroke patients both in the hospital and at home after discharge. As a result, physical problems such as fractures and psychological problems such as fear of falling, limitation of physical activity and social isolation occur. Identifying the factors that cause falls after stroke will contribute to the recovery process by preventing complications by taking the necessary precautions and increasing the patient's participation in rehabilitation. This study was planned to determine the frequency of falls in patients with acute stroke and to determine the risk factors associated with recurrent falls within the first six months after stroke.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-03-31
• Primary Completion: 2023-02-28
• Study First Submitted: 2023-03-08
• Study Completion: 2023-03-28
• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-09-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-09-25
• Study First Posted: 2023-09-29
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 147

Inclusion Criteria

1. Having an acute stroke over the age of 18
2. To have a cognitive situation to understand and answer questions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with bilateral hemiplegia
2. Patients without motor involvement
3. Those with a history of stroke
4. Patients with severe cognitive impairment
5. Patients in need of intensive care

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency of fall	Six month	The frequency of recurrent falls were were determined by questioning the patients.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Factors related with recurrent falls	Six month	Poor postural control, number of falls,fear of falling, functional disability, ambulation level of the patients will be evaluated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Health Sciences Turkey; 🇹🇷 İzmir, Turkey