Ultrasound Assessment of Neck Muscles and Balance in Male Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

ConditionsAnkylosing Spondylitis Balance Assessment Balance Spondylarthropathies; Spondylitis, Ankylosing

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexMale

Age18-65

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

About this trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonographic measurements of the cervical muscles and balance parameters in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 18 and 65 years.

Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis according to the Modified New York Criteria (for patient group).

Cognitive ability sufficient to understand and follow test instructions.

Disqualifiers

Orthopedic disorders affecting the spine or lower limbs.

Cardiovascular disorders.

Neurological disorders.

Visual or auditory impairments.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Ultrasonographic assessment of Cervical Multifidus and Longus Colli Muscle Thickness, Postural Balance and Limit of Stability using the balance platform,Cervical Flexion and Extension Strength

Treatment groups

76 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov