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NCT07840703

Symptomatic Hyperventilation in Individuals Living With Stroke

Sponsor: Istinye University

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Summary

This study will investigate the effects of hyperventilation syndrome on respiratory muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, pulmonary functions, and functional capacity in individuals living with stroke, and in this context, stroke patients with and without hyperventilation syndrome based on Nijmegen Questionnaire scores will be compared to evaluate the relationship between symptom burden and respiratory parameters.

Official title: Impact of Symptomatic Hyperventilation on Respiratory Parameters and Functional Capacity Among Individuals Living With Stroke: A Comparative Study

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Start Date

2026-09-25

Completion Date

2026-12-15

Last Updated

2026-09-25

Healthy Volunteers

Conditions

Stroke Hyperventilation Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity Assessments

Both groups will undergo comprehensive evaluations including pulmonary function tests (FEV1, FVC, PEF), respiratory muscle strength (PImax, PEmax), respiratory muscle endurance tests, the Nijmegen Questionnaire, and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) to assess functional capacity.

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who will be diagnosed with a confirmed first-ever or recurrent stroke (ischaemic or haemorrhagic) verified by neuroimaging (CT or MRI). * Individuals who will be in the chronic or subacute post-stroke period (medically stable following stroke onset). * Individuals aged 18 years and older. * Individuals who will be classified into either the hyperventilation syndrome group based on a Nijmegen Questionnaire score of ≥23 or the control group based on a score of \<23. * Individuals who will be able to comprehend instructions and cooperate adequately with pulmonary function tests, respiratory muscle testing, and physical performance assessments. * Individuals who will provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who will present with severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or psychiatric disorders that will prevent reliable completion of questionnaires (such as the Nijmegen Questionnaire) or cooperation with test procedures. * Individuals who will have pre-existing primary chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, restrictive thoracic diseases, or other major pre-existing pulmonary pathologies that will confound pulmonary function test results. * Individuals who will have unstable cardiovascular conditions (e.g., recent myocardial infarction within the past 3-6 months, unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled malignant arrhythmias, or uncontrolled severe hypertension) that will pose a risk during physical testing (such as the six-minute walk test). * Individuals who will have severe orthopedic, musculoskeletal, or lower extremity peripheral disorders unrelated to stroke that will independently limit functional capacity and walking distance (6MWD). * Individuals who will have active respiratory tract infections or acute pulmonary illnesses at the time of evaluation. Individuals who will be participating in an active pulmonary rehabilitation program or receiving respiratory muscle training concurrently.