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Factors Associated With Recurrent Falls in Stroke Patients

Frequency of Falls in Stroke Patients and Factors Associated With Recurrent Falls

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06061887
Enrollment
147
Registered
2023-09-29
Start date
2021-03-31
Completion date
2023-03-28
Last updated
2023-09-29

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Conditions

Fall, Stroke

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.

Interventions

OTHERFall evaluation

Evaluation of the frequency of falls in patients with acute stroke and determining the risk factors associated with recurrent falls within the first six months after stroke

Sponsors

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years

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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Frequency of fallSix monthThe frequency of recurrent falls were were determined by questioning the patients.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Factors related with recurrent fallsSix monthPoor postural control, number of falls,fear of falling, functional disability, ambulation level of the patients will be evaluated.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

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