Stroke-related hemiplegia may be accompanied by peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities, which may contribute to motor impairment and functional limitations. However, the frequency of these abnormalities and their relationship with clinical status have not been fully characterized. This single-center observational study aims to evaluate the frequency of peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities identified by nerve conduction studies in patients with unilateral hemiplegia and to examine their association with motor and functional clinical assessment scores. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of peripheral nerve involvement in stroke rehabilitation.
This is a single-center observational study designed to evaluate peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities in patients with unilateral hemiplegia following stroke. Participants undergo standardized nerve conduction studies together with routine clinical assessments, including validated measures of motor recovery and functional status. The study aims to describe the frequency of peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities within the study population and to examine their association with clinical assessment scores. The results may improve the understanding of peripheral nerve involvement in patients with hemiplegia and provide information that may be useful for rehabilitation practice.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
72
Standardized motor and sensory nerve conduction studies were performed to evaluate peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities in patients with unilateral post-stroke hemiplegia. The test was used as a diagnostic assessment and was not part of a therapeutic intervention.
Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Application and Research Center
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
Association Between Peripheral Nerve Conduction Abnormalities and Clinical Assessment Scores
To evaluate the association between peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities identified by standardized nerve conduction studies and motor and functional outcome measures in patients with unilateral hemiplegia secondary to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities identified by standardized nerve conduction studies will also be described.
Time frame: Baseline
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) Score (Upper and Lower Extremities)
Association between peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities and motor impairment assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
Functional Independence Measure (FIM) Score
Association between peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities and functional independence measured using the Functional Independence Measure.
Time frame: Baseline
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
Association between peripheral nerve conduction abnormalities and mobility performance assessed using the Timed Up and Go test.
Time frame: Baseline
Tetrax Fall Index
The Fall Index was assessed using the Tetrax static posturography system. Higher scores indicate a greater estimated risk of falling.
Time frame: At study enrollment (baseline)
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