Stroke, AcuteNCT07155538
Bed Bridge Test in Acute Stroke Patients
An observational study of Stroke, Acute, run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Studies examining the validity and reliability of easy-to-apply muscle strength and mobility outcome measures in the acute and subacute phases of stroke are quite limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the In-Bed Bridge Test is a useful outcome measure for assessing lower extremity… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Acute
- What is being tested?
- Assesment test for Validity and Reliability
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2025to 25 Mar 2026
- 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 40 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Acute Stroke Patients
Who may be able to join
- medically stable
- ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within six months.
- 40 years of age or older,
- have no other known neurological or orthopedic problems,
- have a Mini Mental Test score of 24 or higher.
Who cannot join
- -diagnosed with cognitive impairment and those with communication and cooperation problems
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Gaziantep
About this study
Official title: Validity and Reliability of the Bed Bridge Test in Acute Stroke Patients
Studies examining the validity and reliability of easy-to-apply muscle strength and mobility outcome measures in the acute and subacute phases of stroke are quite limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the In-Bed Bridge Test is a useful outcome measure for assessing lower extremity muscle strength and mobility in stroke.
Read the detailed description
Stroke is defined as an acute neurological dysfunction of vascular origin, with symptoms varying depending on the affected brain regions. Stroke patients often experience spasticity, upper and lower extremity dysfunction, mobility loss, and problems with walking, swallowing, vision, and communication, which span multiple systems and impact an individual's functionality. Assessing functional mobility and muscle strength plays a crucial role in planning a stroke patient's treatment program and demonstrating treatment effectiveness. Studies examining the validity and reliability of easily administered muscle strength and mobility outcome measures in the acute and subacute stages of stroke are relatively few. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the In-Bed Bridge Test is a useful outcome measure for assessing lower extremity muscle strength and mobility in stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute
- Being tested
- Assesment test for Validity and Reliability
- Keywords
- stroke, validity, reliability, bed bridge test
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Assesment test for Validity and ReliabilityOther
Assesment test
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Bed Bridge Test
The bed bridge test is performed on a bed or stretcher with a zero-degree headrest. The upper extremity is extended parallel to the trunk. The knees and hips are flexed at 45° and 60°, respectively, and measured and controlled with a goniometer. The in-bed bridge test is performed in four different ways: two with a limited number of repetitions (5 and 10) and two with a time limit (30 and 60 s). For the 5 and 10 repetitions limited versions of the in-bed bridge, participants are asked to perform 5 and 10 repetitions as quickly as possible, and the time required to complete each repetition is recorded. For the time-limited version of the bed bridge pose, participants are asked to complete as many repetitions as possible within 30 and 60 seconds, and the number of repetitions is recorded.
Measured: At baseline and second day
Short Physical Performance Battery Test
It consists of three objective tests that assess lower body function. These are: the 4-meter walk test, the chair-to-stand test, and the standing balance test. A 5-level summary score (0-4) is assigned to each test. A score of zero indicates "Unable to perform." Participants included in the "Unable to perform" category were:
- Those who attempted but were unable to perform the activity,
- The interviewer or the subject felt unsafe,
- Those unable to perform the activity due to other health reasons.
Measured: At baseline
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), consisting of 11 basic scales based on physical examination findings, was developed to determine stroke severity. This scoring system provides insight into patient prognosis and response to treatment.An increase in the score indicates an increase in stroke severity.
Measured: At baseline
Fugl-Meyer Rating Scale
The Fugl-Meyer Rating Scale (FMRS) will be used to assess lower extremity motor function. This scale was developed to assess a patient's sensorimotor recovery after stroke according to the Brunnstrom stages of motor recovery. It consists of five sections: motor function (upper and lower extremities), sensation, balance, range of motion, and joint pain. In our study, the lower extremity assessment section will be used. The total possible score for the lower extremity is 34. The higher the score, the better the performance. Each parameter is scored as 0: Failure, 1: Partially Successful, and 2: Completely Successful.
Measured: At baseline
Sit-to-Stand Test
This test is used to assess the patient's functional status. The participant is asked to sit with their feet flat on a standard chair, 43-46 cm high, with no armrests and a backrest. The participant is asked to stand up from the chair and sit down again for one minute, arms crossed in front of the chest. The total number of sit-ups completed constitutes the total score.
Measured: At baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2025
- Study start15 Sep 2025
- Primary completion15 Mar 2026
- Study completion25 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Stroke, AcuteStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zekiye İpek, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
- Investigators
- ipek kırmacı, Assoc.Prof., Principal investigator, GIBTU
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155538
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ipekkirmaci...
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity and Reliability of the Bed Bridge Test in Acute Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155538
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ipekkirmaci...
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute
- Keywords
- stroke, validity, reliability, bed bridge test
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Studies examining the validity and reliability of easy-to-apply muscle strength and mobility outcome measures in the acute and subacute phases of stroke are quite limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the In-Bed Bridge Test is a useful outcome measure for assessing lower extremity muscle strength and mobility in stroke.
Detailed description
Stroke is defined as an acute neurological dysfunction of vascular origin, with symptoms varying depending on the affected brain regions. Stroke patients often experience spasticity, upper and lower extremity dysfunction, mobility loss, and problems with walking, swallowing, vision, and communication, which span multiple systems and impact an individual's functionality. Assessing functional mobility and muscle strength plays a crucial role in planning a stroke patient's treatment program and demonstrating treatment effectiveness. Studies examining the validity and reliability of easily administered muscle strength and mobility outcome measures in the acute and subacute stages of stroke are relatively few. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the In-Bed Bridge Test is a useful outcome measure for assessing lower extremity muscle strength and mobility in stroke.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Acute Stroke Patients
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- medically stable
- ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within six months.
- 40 years of age or older,
- have no other known neurological or orthopedic problems,
- have a Mini Mental Test score of 24 or higher.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -diagnosed with cognitive impairment and those with communication and cooperation problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Assesment test for Validity and ReliabilityAssesment test | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Bed Bridge Test
Time frame: At baseline and second day
The bed bridge test is performed on a bed or stretcher with a zero-degree headrest. The upper extremity is extended parallel to the trunk. The knees and hips are flexed at 45° and 60°, respectively, and measured and controlled with a goniometer. The in-bed bridge test is performed in four different ways: two with a limited number of repetitions (5 and 10) and two with a time limit (30 and 60 s). For the 5 and 10 repetitions limited versions of the in-bed bridge, participants are asked to perform 5 and 10 repetitions as quickly as possible, and the time required to complete each repetition is recorded. For the time-limited version of the bed bridge pose, participants are asked to complete as many repetitions as possible within 30 and 60 seconds, and the number of repetitions is recorded.
Short Physical Performance Battery Test
Time frame: At baseline
It consists of three objective tests that assess lower body function. These are: the 4-meter walk test, the chair-to-stand test, and the standing balance test. A 5-level summary score (0-4) is assigned to each test. A score of zero indicates "Unable to perform." Participants included in the "Unable to perform" category were: 1. Those who attempted but were unable to perform the activity, 2. The interviewer or the subject felt unsafe, 3. Those unable to perform the activity due to other health reasons.
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Time frame: At baseline
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), consisting of 11 basic scales based on physical examination findings, was developed to determine stroke severity. This scoring system provides insight into patient prognosis and response to treatment.An increase in the score indicates an increase in stroke severity.
Fugl-Meyer Rating Scale
Time frame: At baseline
The Fugl-Meyer Rating Scale (FMRS) will be used to assess lower extremity motor function. This scale was developed to assess a patient's sensorimotor recovery after stroke according to the Brunnstrom stages of motor recovery. It consists of five sections: motor function (upper and lower extremities), sensation, balance, range of motion, and joint pain. In our study, the lower extremity assessment section will be used. The total possible score for the lower extremity is 34. The higher the score, the better the performance. Each parameter is scored as 0: Failure, 1: Partially Successful, and 2: Completely Successful.
Sit-to-Stand Test
Time frame: At baseline
This test is used to assess the patient's functional status. The participant is asked to sit with their feet flat on a standard chair, 43-46 cm high, with no armrests and a backrest. The participant is asked to stand up from the chair and sit down again for one minute, arms crossed in front of the chest. The total number of sit-ups completed constitutes the total score.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Oct 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
ipek kırmacı, Assoc.Prof. principal investigator
GIBTU
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Stroke, Acute, run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 1 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 21 Oct 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Bed Bridge Test (time frame: At baseline and second day). The study lists 5 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 21 Oct 2026.