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The Relationship Between Lower Limb Functionality, Foot Joint Position Sensation and Balance in Haemiplegic Patients

The Relationship Between Lower Limb Functionality, Foot Joint Position Sensation and Balance in Haemiplegic Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06043960
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-09-21
Start date
2023-11-01
Completion date
2024-02-01
Last updated
2024-04-02

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Conditions

Being Between 40-80 Years Old, Being Diagnosed With Haemiplegia, Getting 20 Points or More in the Mini Mental Test, Level 2 or Above According to Functional Ambulation Classification, Volunteering to Participate in the Study

Keywords

Stroke, Proprioception, Lower limb functionality, Ankle joint, Balance

Brief summary

Stroke is defined as a neurological disorder resulting from acute focal damage to the central nervous system caused by vascular factors, which may include cerebral infarction, intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Postural balance is a critical factor affecting walking and gait performance in the community after stroke. Gait disorders contribute significantly to functional disability in individuals after stroke. These impairments encompass a variety of changes, including muscle weakness in the affected lower limb, resulting in reduced weight bearing on that limb. This results in a slower and less safe gait. Given the impact on gait, functional mobility is also compromised, including daily activities such as sitting, standing, walking, turning and climbing or descending stairs. Proprioception is impaired in a large percentage of individuals following stroke. The presence of proprioception deficits has been identified as an important determinant of unfavourable functional outcomes after stroke, especially in terms of achieving independence in basic activities of daily living and length of hospital stay. In the literature, there are no studies investigating the relationship between ankle position sense and lower extremity functionality with balance and falls using Humac Norm Isokinetic Machine and Tecno Body Prokin Isokinetic Balance System simultaneously.

Interventions

OTHERHumac Norm İsokinetic Machine

Tecno Body Prokin Isokinetic Balance System CSMI (CYBEX) Humac Norm Isokinetic Testing and Exercise System Romberg Test Mini Mental Test (MMSE) Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the lower limb

Sponsors

Bolu Izzet Baysal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Karabuk University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Individuals aged 40-80 years * Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Being diagnosed with vertigo * Having a history of serious neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis except hemiplegia * Having a previous operation for the lower limb * Poor co-operation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Tecno Body Prokin Isokinetic Balance SystemFirst DayIt expresses the equilibrium rate and the probability of falling.
CSMI (CYBEX) Humac Norm Isokinetic Test and Exercise SystemFirst dayMeasures ankle joint position sensation.
Berg Balance ScaleFirst dayIt was developed for the evaluation of postural dominance.
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the lower extremityFirst dayIs used for the assessment of motor function after stroke. The total possible score for the lower limb is 34. The higher the score, the better the performance.
Tinetti Fall Activity ScaleFirst dayIt measures how confident the individual is in performing some activities of daily living such as reaching shelves, walking around the house, dressing and undressing, and personal care without falling. There is a rating between 1-10. Each question is defined as 1 (very confident), 10 (not confident at all). If the total score is \>70, there is fear of falling.
Time Up Go TestFirst dayThe purpose of the test is to provide an approach to observing gait. The patient is observed and timed while getting up from the chair, walking 3 metres, turning, walking back and sitting again.
Mini Mental TestFirst dayThe MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) is a 30-question assessment tool commonly used by health professionals to assess cognitive functioning, including elements such as thinking, communication, comprehension and memory, to detect potential disorders.
Romberg TestFirst dayThe Romberg sign is a potential indicator of a neurological disorder linked to proprioception, impairing the visual and vestibular elements that are crucial for maintaining balance.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026