Translation And Psychometric Testing Of The Turkish Version Of Fugl-Meyer Assessment

Translation And Psychometric Evaluation Of The Turkish Fugl-Meyer Assessment For Upper And Lower Extremities

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05823298

Acronym

FMA-TR

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-21

Start date

2023-12-15

Completion date

2024-12-01

Last updated

2026-05-07

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Conditions

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Hemiplegia and/or Hemiparesis Following Stroke, Stroke

Keywords

fugl-meyer assessment, upper extremity, lower extremity, outcome assessment, stroke rehabilitation, translation and cross-cultural adaptation, validity, reliability, stroke, hemiplegia

Brief summary

The aim of this methodological study is to adapt the Fugl-Meyer assessment to Turkish culture and to test its validity and reliability in acute phase stroke patients.

Detailed description

According to the definition of the World Health Organization, stroke is a clinical syndrome that causes rapid focal (or global) cerebral function loss for no apparent reason other than vascular causes, and symptoms persist for more than 24 hours or lead to death. To effectively manage the post-stroke processes and establish an effective treatment plan, a comprehensive assessment is necessary. One of the most common motor problems following a stroke is hemiplegia, which makes it challenging for the patient to perform activities of daily living and ambulation. Understanding the mechanisms of motor control and motor learning, which are vital components of stroke rehabilitation, necessitates the assessment of motor function. For evaluating motor function in stroke patients, there are numerous outcome measures available. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) stands out when comparison of these assessments in terms of clinical and psychometric values. There is no official FMA version that has been translated into Turkish, even though Fugl-Meyer assessment is used in numerous research in Turkey. The aim of this study is to adapt the Fugl-Meyer assessment to Turkish culture and to test its validity and reliability in acute stroke patients.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Age ≥18 years * Hemiparesis or hemiplegia due to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the previous 8 - weeks

Exclusion criteria

* Visual or hearing impairment * Upper or lower extremity amputation * MMSE score ≤21 * Global aphasia or psychiatric disorder affecting daily life and participation * Any unstable medical condition affecting participation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (Upper and Lower Extremity Form)	45 minutes	a 3 point ordinal scale that evaluates sensorimotor function, coordination, pROM and pain
Barthel Index	5 minutes	a scale used to assess functional independence. Points ranging from 0 to 100.
Modified Rankin Scale	5 minutes	a 6 point disability scale with possible scores ranging from 0 to 5

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Berg Balance Scale	10 minutes	a scale to measure balance in older adults with scores ranging from 0 to 56

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORLide Z Uz, 1

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Outcome results