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Ultrasound Assessment of Neck Muscles and Balance in Male Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

NCT06967883 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 76

Last updated 2025-05-13

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Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonographic measurements of the cervical muscles and balance parameters in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Ultrasonographic assessment of Cervical Multifidus and Longus Colli Muscle Thickness, Postural Balance and Limit of Stability using the balance platform,Cervical Flexion and Extension Strength

Intervention Description Participants in both groups will undergo ultrasonographic measurement of cervical multifidus and longus colli muscle thickness. Postural sway, Limits of Stability (LOS), and a 6-direction balance test (ABC-6) will be assessed using the HUR SmartBalance BTG4 platform under stable and unstable conditions with eyes open and closed. Functional balance will be evaluated with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, and Single-Leg Stance Test. Isometric cervical flexion and extension strength will be measured bilaterally using a hand-held dynamometer. Ankylosing Spondylitis patients will additionally complete BASFI, BASMI, BASDAI, and ASQoL questionnaires.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Nurdan Paker, MD, Prof. · Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training Research Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-01
Completion
2025-10-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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