Search / Trial NCT06612112

Trunk Balance and Functional Independence in Individuals with SCI

Launched by AFYONKARAHISAR HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 08, 2024

Unknown status

Keywords

Balance Functional Independence Trunk Position Sense Spinal Cord Injury Wheelchair Ability

Description

Sitting balance and wheelchair transfer activities are crucial for non-ambulatory spinal cord injury (SCI) patients to be able to perform activities of daily living. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of trunk balance is recommended in the literature to predict the risk of falls in these patients and to determine their functional independence. However, no study was found in the literature that included only patients with thoracic level involvement in terms of parameters such as trunk balance, fall risk, postural control abilities, functional activity and independence, which are closely...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Being diagnosed with traumatic or nontraumatic spinal cord injury,
  • * Having a thoracic injury level (T1-T12),
  • * At least 6 months have passed since the SKY injury,
  • * To have 90 degrees of shoulder flexion and abduction in both upper extremities,
  • * Be over 18 years of age,
  • * To be able to sit in a wheelchair without support and use a manual wheelchair independently,
  • * Volunteering to participate in the study.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Having a systemic disease,
  • * Report a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease,
  • * Report musculoskeletal pain or pathology involving the upper extremity,
  • * Patients with intracardiac defibrillators,
  • * Presence of open wound.

About Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University is a prominent academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. Located in Turkey, the university focuses on integrating cutting-edge scientific inquiry with practical applications in medicine and health sciences. Committed to fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University aims to enhance patient care and contribute to the global body of medical knowledge through rigorous clinical trials and evidence-based practices.

Locations

Afyonkarahisar, Merkez, Turkey

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Timeline

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