Upper Limb Motor Skills and Turkish Language Skills Study
The Effect of Upper Extremity Motor Function, Trunk Control and Motor Imagery Ability on Turkish Language Skills in Individuals With Stroke
Recruiting
Observational Study
Hemiplegia
Aphasia
Stroke
Trunk
Upper Limbs
Motor Imagery
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 101 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and are at least 18 years old. Participants will help researchers understand how motor skills and body control affect language abilities in Turkish speakers after a stroke.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I had a stroke more than 1 week ago
- I have not practiced imagery before
- I am a native speaker of Turkish
- I scored 24 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test
- I have a history of cerebrovascular events
- I do not have any neurological disorder other than stroke
- I can grasp and hold a 2.5 cm cube
You may not be able to join if
- I do not have consent from my family or myself
- I have had a stroke before
- I have severe hearing or vision loss
- I have other medical conditions that affect my language and motor functions
- I have undergone surgery
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
A large number of people have a stroke each year and it is a major cause of disability worldwide. Upper limb motor impairments, aphasia, body control problems and decreased motor imagery ability are common after stroke. Although there are studies showing that these impairments may be related to each other, there is no comprehensive study examining the relationship between Turkish language skills a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Stroke onset more than 1 week
* Not having practiced imagery before
* Being a native speaker of Turkish
* Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) Score of 24 and above
* History of cerebrovascular events
* Not having any neurological disorder other than…
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