Backward Walking and Related Factors in Individuals With Stroke

Objective: To examine the relationship between backward walking ability and lower extremity function, proprioception, trunk control, and balance in individuals with stroke. Thirty individuals aged 30-85 who have had a stroke will be included in our study. Individuals with stroke who can walk 10 m without physical assistance, whose lower extremity functions are in the Brunnstrom motor recovery stages 2-6, who have been post-stroke for at least 3 days and up to 24 months, and who score 24 or higher on the Mini Mental Test will be included. Demographic information of individuals with stroke who meet the inclusion criteria will be recorded in a personal information form. Lower extremity function will be evaluated with the 3-meter back walking test (3MGYT), proprioception with the Fugl Meyer lower extremity assessment scale, with a digital goniometer, trunk control with the Trunk Impairment scale, and balance with the Brief BESTTest.

NCT Number	NCT07155161
Lead Sponsor	Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Conditions	Stroke
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-09-15
Primary Completion	2026-02-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-08