Diaphragm Morphology and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Subacute Hemiplegic Patients

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Conditions studied: Stroke, Hemiplegia Following Ischemic Stroke, Diaphragm Ultrasonography

In brief

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between diaphragm morphology (diaphragm excursion, end-inspiratory and end-expiratory diaphragm thickness, and thickening fraction) and respiratory muscle strength (maximum inspiratory pressure - MIP and maximum expiratory pressure - MEP) in patients with subacute hemiplegia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07447804

Run by

Fenerbahce University

People needed

38

Starts

2026-02-26

Expected to finish

2026-09-26

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18-80 years
• Clinical diagnosis of hemiplegia
• Subacute phase (1-6 months post-onset)
• Ability to tolerate diaphragm ultrasonography and MIP/MEP measurements
• MMSE score ≥ 24
• Adequate level of consciousness and ability to cooperate

You may not qualify if…

• Respiratory comorbidities such as COPD, asthma, or interstitial lung disease
• Diaphragmatic paralysis or severe chest wall deformity
• Acute cardiopulmonary conditions preventing respiratory function testing
• Severe cognitive impairment that may affect measurements
• Inability to perform ultrasound assessment due to prior gastric or abdominal surgery

Where it is running

• Fenerbahçe University — Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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