NCT07670585Not yet recruiting
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Morphological and Functional Characteristics of Intercostal Muscles in Stroke Patients and Their Relationship With Clinical Parameters
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 26 Jun 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the morphological and functional characteristics of parasternal intercostal muscles in patients with stroke using ultrasonography. Parasternal intercostal muscle thickness and thickening fraction will be assessed on both the hemiplegic and non-hemiplegic sides. The relationship between ultrasonographic findings and respiratory muscle strength, motor function, balance, functional independence, and quality of life will also be investigated. A healthy control group will be included to establish reference values and enable comparative analyses.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrollment
- 65 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Start date
- Jul 2026
- Primary completion date
- Sept 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara University
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07670585
What you commit to
- Study type: Observational
- Planned participants: 65
- From Jul 2026 to the primary completion date, Sept 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Presence of acute or chronic pulmonary disease.
- History of thoracic or abdominal surgery.
- Presence of another neuromuscular disorder.
- Aphasia or cognitive impairment preventing participation in assessments.
- Active malignancy.
- History of stroke or other neurological disorders.
- History of chronic respiratory disease (e.g., COPD, asthma).
- Presence of systemic diseases that may affect muscle function.
Other
- Chest wall deformity.
Who the study is looking for
- Age between 18 and 75 years.
- History of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
- Ability to understand and comply with study procedures.
- Provision of written informed consent.
- Age between 18 and 75 years.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
- Provision of written informed consent.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 75 years · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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