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NCT Number: NCT06061887

Factors Associated With Recurrent Falls in Stroke Patients

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)

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Key information

Conditions

Fall Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Health Sciences Turkey

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with bilateral hemiplegia
  • Patients without motor involvement
  • Those with a history of stroke
  • Patients with severe cognitive impairment
  • Patients in need of intensive care

Treatment and study plan

Fall evaluation

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Frequency of fall

    Time frame: Six month

    The frequency of recurrent falls were were determined by questioning the patients.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Factors related with recurrent falls

    Time frame: Six month

    Poor postural control, number of falls,fear of falling, functional disability, ambulation level of the patients will be evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 29, 2023
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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