Multifidus & Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness & Postural Stability in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: A Correlational Study

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries
• Interventions: Other: Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound; Other: Berg Balance Scale

• Registration Number: NCT05871697
• 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 spinal cord injury.

Detailed Description

Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness in patients with spinal cord injury. Postural stability will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, a clinical balance test consisting of 14 items that evaluate an individual's ability to maintain balance during various functional tasks such as standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one leg. The Berg Balance Scale is a reliable and valid clinical balance test that is commonly used in spinal cord injury patients. Statistical methods, including correlation and regression analysis, will be used to analyze the data and 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: 2023-06-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-08-01
• Study Completion: 2023-12-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of spinal cord injury at least 6 months prior to study enrollment.
• Patients who are able to follow instructions and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with severe cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions.
• Patients with other medical conditions that may affect muscle thickness or postural stability, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or severe osteoarthritis.
• Patients with contraindications for ultrasound imaging, such as pregnancy or implanted devices that may be affected by the imaging.
• Patients with severe motor deficits that may limit their ability to perform the study procedures.
• Patients who are unable to tolerate the testing procedures, such as the Berg Balance Scale or ultrasound imaging.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Patients with spinal cord injury	Berg Balance Scale	Patients who have spinal cord injury.
Patients with spinal cord injury	Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound	Patients who have spinal cord injury.

Primary Outcome Measures

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