Perceived Social Support in Adult Stroke

February 5, 2026 updated by: Seda Nur Kemer, Ondokuz Mayıs University

The Effect of Perceived Social Support Levels on Life Satisfaction and Social Participation in Adult Stroke Patients

Given the limited evidence in the literature regarding the effect of perceived social support on life satisfaction and social participation in adults with stroke, this study aimed to investigate the effect of perceived social support on these outcomes.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

81

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

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

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Stroke patients and age-matched healthy controls

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 18 and 75 years
  • Score ≥24 on the Standardized Mini-Mental Test (SMMT) or Mini-Mental State Examination-Education (MMSE-E)
  • Proficiency in Turkish
  • Voluntary participation
  • For the stroke group: clinical diagnosis of stroke at least 3 months prior to enrollment
  • For the stroke group: certified disability rate of at least 20%

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unwillingness to participate
  • Presence of major neurological disorders other than stroke
  • Orthopedic disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • Rheumatic disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • For the stroke group: history of multiple strokes
  • For the stroke group: presence of bilateral hemiplegia

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Healthy control
Stroke Patients

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mini Mental State Examination
Time Frame: Baseline
Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a 30-point scale ranging from 0 to 30, where higher scores indicate better cognitive function.
Baseline
Brunnstrom Stages of Hemiplegic Recovery
Time Frame: Baseline
Motor recovery was assessed using the Brunnstrom Stages of Hemiplegic Recovery for the upper extremity, hand, and lower extremity, which classify motor function into six sequential stages (Stage I-VI), with higher stages indicating better motor recovery.
Baseline
The Satisfaction with Life Scale
Time Frame: Baseline
Life satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), a five-item scale with total scores ranging from 5 to 35, where higher scores indicate greater life satisfaction.
Baseline
Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36)
Time Frame: Baseline
Health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which yields scores ranging from 0 to 100 for each domain, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.
Baseline
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
Time Frame: Baseline
Perceived social support was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), a 12-item scale with total scores ranging from 12 to 84, where higher scores indicate greater perceived social support.
Baseline
Modified Mini-Mental State Examination for Illiterate Individuals
Time Frame: Baseline
Cognitive function was assessed using the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS), which yields scores ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Ondokuz Mayıs 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 (Estimated)

February 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 21, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

February 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 9, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 5, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2025/104

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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