The Relationship Between Diaphragm Morphology and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Subacute Hemiplegic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 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 ≥ 24
• Adequate level of consciousness and ability to cooperate
Locations
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Turkey
Fenerbahçe University
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Sümeyye Akçay, Asst. Prof.
smyye.akcy@gmail.com
+905424002553
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-02-26
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-26
Participants
Target number of participants: 38
Treatments
Subacute Hemiplegia Patients
Patients with subacute hemiplegia following stroke will be evaluated. Diaphragm morphology (diaphragm excursion, end-inspiratory and end-expiratory diaphragm thickness, and thickening fraction) will be assessed using ultrasonography. Respiratory muscle strength will be measured by maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP). No intervention will be applied. This is an observational study.
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Sponsors
Leads: Fenerbahce University