RecruitingNCT07241429

Kinesiophobia and Balance in Stroke Patients

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

Sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Enrollment

138 participants

Start Date

Nov 15, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stroke

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating the relationship between fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and balance problems in stroke survivors. It is an observational study — no new treatments are being tested. The goal is to better understand these challenges so that future rehab programs can be improved. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 80 years old - You have a history of ischemic (clot-caused) or hemorrhagic (bleed-caused) stroke - You can walk with or without some assistance (Functional Ambulation Scale level 3 or higher) - You have no significant memory or cognitive problems (mini mental test score 24 or higher) - You agree to voluntary participation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You had major surgery, a fracture, dislocation, or tumor in the past year - You have a vestibular (inner ear balance) disorder - You have another neurological condition affecting balance, like Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis - You have serious heart, kidney, or liver failure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERSurvey using a questionnaire.

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.