Investigating the Relationship Between the Biopsychosocial Status of Individuals Diagnosed With Scleroderma and Their Physical Performance and Functionality

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Physical functionality and performance are important for individuals diagnosed with scleroderma. There is a need to address children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma comprehensively and to evaluate them on a biopsychosocial basis to support their disease management. In light of all this literature, the aim was to evaluate the biopsychosocial characteristics of both pediatric and adult scleroderma patients and to examine their physical performance and functionality. Additionally, this study aims to identify effective tests that can be used in future research to assess physical performance and functionality in individuals diagnosed with scleroderma.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 7
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Cases diagnosed with scleroderma,

• Cases aged 7-18 years will be included.

• Individuals diagnosed with scleroderma,

• Individuals over the age of 18 will be included.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Hacettepe University
RECRUITING
Çankaya
Contact Information
Primary
Orkun Tüfekçi, PT, PhD(c)
orkuntf@gmail.com
5319502648
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-08-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-08-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Cases diagnosed with scleroderma
Child and adult scleroderma patients who visited the rheumatology outpatient clinic at a university hospital will complete a questionnaire.
Sponsors
Leads: Hacettepe University

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