Can ultrasound reveal hidden breathing muscle problems after stroke?

NCT ID NCT07670585

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will use ultrasound to measure the thickness and movement of breathing muscles between the ribs in 65 stroke patients. Researchers will compare the affected and unaffected sides and see how these measurements relate to breathing strength, movement, balance, and quality of life. A healthy control group will provide normal values for comparison. The goal is to better understand how stroke affects breathing muscles.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand breathing muscle changes after stroke and guide future rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. It does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

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