The Effect of Using Walking Aid On TUG Test

August 15, 2023 updated by: Esra KESKİN, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

The Effect of The Use of Walking Aid On Timed Up and Go Test In Patients With Stroke

The Timed Up and Go Test is a measurement tool that allows the participant to use assistive devices and walking aids during the test that evaluates functional mobility. This study was conducted to determine the effect of using walking aids on the Timed Up and Go test and it's correlation with balance in stroke patients.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Detailed Description

Cross-sectional, observational study

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

25

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Balikesi̇r, Turkey
        • Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Stroke patients older than 18 years of age at least 6 weeks after stroke

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Mini Mental State Test >24
  • Stroke patients who can walk 10 meters with or without walking aid

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals dependent on bed or wheelchair
  • Individuals with musculoskeletal disease that may adversely affect mobility and balance.
  • Individuals who have had any operation in the last 6 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Timed Up and Go Test
Time Frame: up to 4 weeks
Mobility
up to 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: up to 4 weeks
Balance
up to 4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: EBRU KAYA MUTLU, Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 21, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 21, 2023

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 21, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 15, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

August 18, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 18, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 15, 2023

Last Verified

August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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