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StrokeNCT05431842

Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale: Reliability and Validity Study

An observational study of Stroke, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Functional Gait Assessment Scale into Urdu language and to investigate the reliability and validity in Pakistani Stroke patients. Also check its correlation with Berg Balance Scale and Barthel Index Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Stroke
How many people
160 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
30 May 2021to 20 Jul 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Pakistani population post-stroke over the age of 18 years or older.

Who may be able to join

  • Age at least 18 years
  • Post stroke patients past 3 months
  • Both gender patients are included

Who cannot join

  • Patient suffering from any neurological disorder
  • Patient suffering from any musculoskeletal disorder
  • Patients who are post stroke less than 3 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Ripah International University

    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000

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About this study

Official title: Analysis of Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale Among Pakistani Geriatric Population

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Functional Gait Assessment Scale into Urdu language and to investigate the reliability and validity in Pakistani Stroke patients. Also check its correlation with Berg Balance Scale and Barthel Index

Read the detailed description

The English version of the Functional Gait Assessment Scale will be translated and culturally adapted as per previous recommendation. In geriatric population, Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale will distributed among 160 participants choose by convenience sampling technique based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.To test inter and intra-observer reliability of the final Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale, Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale, questionnaire will be filled on the same day. Data will be entered and analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences Version 24. Internal consistency will be analyzed with Cronbach alpha value. Test- retest reliability will be assessed for intra-class correlation coefficient. The Urdu Version of Functional Gait Assessment Scale was evaluated for content validity, construct validity, criterion validity and responsiveness.

Conditions
Stroke
Keywords
Functional Gait Assessment Scale, Urdu Version, Reliability, Validity, Stroke, Geriatric Population
Medical subject headings
Stroke

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Functional Gait Assessment Scale

    Functional Gait Assessment Scale is used to evaluate the constructions of balance and gait in ambulatory stroke patients. Number of Test Items: 10 Scoring: Each item is scored on an ordinal scale from 0 - 3, with 0 = severe impairment, 1 = moderate impairment, 2 = mild impairment, 3 = normal ambulation, Thus, the highest score is 30/30.

    Measured: 1st day

  2. Barthel Index

    Barthel Index is use to assess the level of independence and autonomy of stroke patient in performing ADLs. It is a list of 10 elementary ADLs: feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, bowel and bladder care, toilet use, ambulation, transfers, and stair climbing. The activities are rated through time taken and assistance used by patient. Score ranges from 0-100.

    Measured: 1st day

  3. Berg Balance Scale

    the berg balance scale is an objective assessment of balance performance based on 14 items common to daily activities. it is a 14 items scale that rate 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (normal performance) for each item. the total score is 56 points, high score higher balance ability

    Measured: 1st day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Jun 2022
  2. Study start30 May 2021
  3. Primary completion15 Jul 2023
  4. Study completion20 Jul 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
160 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05431842
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC-FSD-00265
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
20 Jun 2022
Last updated
8 May 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Stroke, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 May 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Functional Gait Assessment Scale (time frame: 1st day). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 May 2024.

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