Status:

RECRUITING

Ultrasound Assessment of Neck Muscles and Balance in Male Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Conditions:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Balance Assessment

Eligibility:

MALE

18-65 years

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonographic measurements of the cervical muscles and balance parameters in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Detailed Description

This study aims to investigate the relationship between cervical multifdus and longus Colli muscles and balance function in male patients diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) according to the Mo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 and 65 years.
  • Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis according to the Modified New York Criteria (for patient group).
  • Cognitive ability sufficient to understand and follow test instructions.

Exclusion

  • Orthopedic disorders affecting the spine or lower limbs.
  • Cardiovascular disorders.
  • Neurological disorders.
  • Visual or auditory impairments.
  • History of surgery involving the spine or lower limbs.
  • Psychiatric disorders.
  • Cognitive impairment.
  • Clinical signs or symptoms of cervical radiculopathy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

76 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06967883

Start Date

January 1 2025

End Date

October 1 2025

Last Update

May 13 2025

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Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Trainig and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Bahcelievler, Turkey (Türkiye), 34100