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NCT Number: NCT07241429

Kinesiophobia and Balance in Stroke Patients

This is a cross-sectional clinical study planned to include 138 stroke patients receiving inpatient treatment at the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital.Data on kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-17) , balance performance (Berg Balance Scale) , balance confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale-6) , fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale) , pain (VAS) , and mood (HADS) will be collected. Clinical and demographic data, including Brunnstrom stages and Barthel Index, will also be recorded. The relationships between these variables will be analyzed statistically.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Anxiety Disorders Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Kinesiophobia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Phobic Disorders Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

İstanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34186, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

About this study

This is a cross-sectional clinical study planned to include 138 stroke patients receiving inpatient treatment at the Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Data on kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-17) , balance performance (Berg Balance Scale) , balance confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale-6) , fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale) , pain (VAS) , and mood (HADS) will be collected. Clinical and demographic data, including Brunnstrom stages and Barthel Index, will also be recorded. The relationships between these variables will be analyzed statistically

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Voluntary participation in the study
  • Male and female patients aged 18-80
  • History of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
  • Functional Ambulation Scale level 3 or higher
  • Standardized mini mental test ≥ 24
  • Individuals who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of musculoskeletal surgery within the last year
  • Trauma, fracture, dislocation, or tumor within the last year
  • Vestibular system disorder
  • Additional neurological disease that may affect balance (Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, vestibular system disorder)
  • Other rheumatological or psychiatric diseases
  • Chronic decompensated cardiac, renal, or hepatic failure

Treatment and study plan

Survey using a questionnaire.

Other

All participants in this single cohort will undergo a one-time, cross-sectional assessment. This assessment includes the collection of clinical and demographic data and the administration of scales for kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-17), balance performance (Berg Balance Scale), balance confidence (ABC-6), fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale), pain (VAS), and mood (HADS). No intervention is administered.

Primary outcomes

  1. Assessment of Kinesiophobia using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-17

    Time frame: at baseline assessment

    The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-17 (TKS-17) is a 17-item scale assessing fear of movement. It uses a 4-point Likert scale (1=Strongly disagree to 4=Strongly agree). Items 4, 8, 12, and 16 are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 17 (minimum) to 68 (maximum). A higher score indicates a higher degree of kinesiophobia.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale Score

    Time frame: at baseline assessment

    A 14-item scale assessing postural control. Each item is scored 0 (unable) to 4 (normal performance), with a maximum score of 56.

  2. Falls Efficacy Scale Score

    Time frame: at baseline assessment

    A 10-item scale rating confidence in performing activities on a scale from 1 to 10. Total score ranges from 10 (minimum) to 100 (maximum). Higher scores indicate a higher level of fear of falling.

  3. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Score

    Time frame: at baseline assessment

    A 14-item scale with 7 items for anxiety and 7 for depression, each scored 0-3. Each subscale (Anxiety, Depression) has a maximum score of 21

  4. Barthel Index Score

    Time frame: at baseline assessment

    Assessment of functional independence in activities of daily living.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Eser Kalaoğlu, M.D.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 (212) 496 50 00 ext. 2126

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Kinesiophobia, Balance Performance, Fear of Falling, and Related Factors in Stroke Patients

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 21, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 28, 2025

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