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Upper Limb Function in Paraplegic Individuals: Exploring Endurance, Performance, and Symptoms

NCT07154472 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2025-12-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious condition that causes physical, psychological, and social functional impairments. Paraplegia is characterized by the loss of motor and/or sensory function at the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral levels of the spinal cord, affecting the trunk, lower extremities, and pelvic organ functions. Functional independence and the ability to use a wheelchair are primary goals of rehabilitation. In paraplegia, the upper extremities are preserved; however, overuse often leads to shoulder and wrist pain and overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain is the most common symptom negatively impacting patients' quality of life. Additionally, findings such as decreased muscle strength, spasticity, atrophy, and joint limitations reduce functional performance. This study aims to investigate the relationships between upper extremity function (endurance and performance) and symptoms including pain, sensory loss, atrophy, joint limitations, and grip strength in individuals with paraplegia. Assessment methods used include the ASIA scale, 6-Minute Pegboard and Ring Test, Purdue Pegboard Test, DASH questionnaire, hand dynamometer, and Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Conditions

  • Paraplegia
  • Endurance
  • Symptoms

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istinye University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nurgül Dürüstkan Elbasi, asst. prof. · Istinye University

  • HÜSNA GÜZEL, PT,PhD (c) · Istinye University

  • Berra Mina Eskili, student · Istinye University

  • Buse Deniz, STUDENT · Istinye University

  • OMER KACIRAL, STUDENT · Istinye University

  • HÜSNA GÜZEL, PT,PhD (c) · Istinye University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-15
Primary Completion
2025-10-08
Completion
2025-10-08

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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