Bobath Approach for Trunk Control in Acute Stroke Patients
Launched by HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY · Feb 5, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of June 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
In stroke patients, the impairment of the trunk affects many functions negatively. For this reason training of the trunk is necessary in the early period. Taking into account of literature, various approaches have been used to improve sitting balance and trunk control such as conventional physiotherapy for stroke patients . Bobath concept is another method used for stroke rehabilitation. Trunk control is an important issue in the Bobath approach since the acute period. It seems that the Bobath method, which includes both approaches to increase postural control and sitting, as well as applic...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • patients scoring ≥14 on Glasgow Coma Scale and Mini Mental Test\>24
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • patients scoring \<14 on Glasgow Coma Scale
- • patients with recurrent strokes
- • patients with orthopedic or neurological disorders (other than strokes) that might affect their motor performance
About Hacettepe University
Hacettepe University is a leading research institution in Turkey, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and healthcare through innovative clinical research. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university supports a wide range of clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and developing new therapeutic approaches. Hacettepe University is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance in its research endeavors, fostering an environment that promotes scientific excellence and contributes to the global body of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, , Turkey
Ankara, , Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ayla Fil Balkan, Asst. Prof
Principal Investigator
Hacettepe University
Ali Naim Ceren, MSc
Study Chair
Hacettepe University
Ceren Saban, MSc
Study Chair
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Health Application and Research Hospital
Yeliz Salcı, Asst. Prof
Study Chair
Hacettepe University
Hilal Keklicek, Asst. Prof
Study Chair
Trakya University
Kadriye Armutlu, Prof Dr
Study Chair
Hacettepe University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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