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Diaphragm Morphology and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Subacute Hemiplegic Patients
Led by Fenerbahce University · Updated on 2026-03-05
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between diaphragm morphology (diaphragm excursion, end-inspiratory and end-expiratory diaphragm thickness, and thickening fraction) and respiratory muscle strength (maximum inspiratory pressure - MIP and maximum expiratory pressure - MEP) in patients with subacute hemiplegia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Diaphragm Morphology and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Subacute Hemiplegic Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-80 years
- Clinical diagnosis of hemiplegia
- Subacute phase (1-6 months post-onset)
- Ability to tolerate diaphragm ultrasonography and MIP/MEP measurements
- MMSE score 64 24
- Adequate level of consciousness and ability to cooperate
You will not qualify if you...
- Respiratory comorbidities such as COPD, asthma, or interstitial lung disease
- Diaphragmatic paralysis or severe chest wall deformity
- Acute cardiopulmonary conditions preventing respiratory function testing
- Severe cognitive impairment that may affect measurements
- Inability to perform ultrasound assessment due to prior gastric or abdominal surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Fenerbahçe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 34758
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Research Team
S
Sümeyye Akçay, Asst. Prof.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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