Training to improve balance and reduce falls in people after a stroke
Proactive and reactive perturbation training to reduce falls and improve gait stability in people with chronic stroke
['FUNDING_R01'] · MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · NIH-11061902
This study is all about helping people who have had a stroke improve their balance and lower their chances of falling by trying out new training methods that focus on specific balance issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11061902 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping individuals who have experienced a chronic stroke improve their balance and reduce the risk of falls. It aims to develop targeted training methods that address specific issues causing gait instability, which is a common problem after a stroke. By using mechanical perturbations, the study seeks to enhance the body's ability to respond to balance challenges, ultimately aiming to improve mobility and quality of life for participants. The approach is designed to be more effective than traditional rehabilitation methods that have not adequately addressed fall risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic stroke who experience gait instability and are at risk of falling.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with acute stroke conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the mobility and independence of stroke survivors, reducing their risk of falls.
How similar studies have performed: While perturbation training has shown success in other clinical populations, its effectiveness in stroke survivors is still being explored, making this research a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES
- MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA — CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DEAN, JESSE C. — MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- Study coordinator: DEAN, JESSE C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.