Effect of ankle joint manipulation on balance in stroke patients
The Effect of Talocrural Joint Manipulation on Static Balance in Patients With Stroke
This study tests if moving the ankle joint can help stroke survivors improve their balance and movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bitlis Eren University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu, Merkez) |
| Trial ID | NCT06523010 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how talocrural joint manipulation affects the static balance and dorsiflexion range of motion in patients who have experienced a stroke. It employs a randomized crossover design involving at least 26 participants who will receive both active and placebo treatments. The aim is to determine if this manipulation can improve balance and mobility in stroke survivors, thereby enhancing their rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are stroke survivors aged 45 to 75 who can stand independently and have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with severe osteoarthritis, other neurological disorders, or those who have experienced an acute lower extremity injury may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve balance and mobility in stroke patients, leading to better rehabilitation outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of talocrural joint manipulation in stroke patients is novel, similar interventions have shown promise in improving balance in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1. Two months or longer elapsed since the stroke, * 2. A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher, * 3. The ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more, * 4. The ability to walk independently for 10 meters with the use of walking aids or orthoses if necessary, * 5. Being between 45 and 75 years of age, * 6. Having a Brunnstrom stage of 4 or above Exclusion Criteria: * 1. The presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremity, * 2. The presence of cancer or diabetic neuropathy, * 3. The presence of vestibular disorder, * 4. The presence of lower extremity ulceration or amputation, * 5. History of vertigo, * 6. Alcohol consumption within the last 24 hours, * 7. Hemodynamic instability, * 8. Diagnosis of posterior circulation stroke involving the basilar artery and cerebellum, * 9. The presence of other neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), * 10. Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks, * 11. History of lower extremity surgery
Where this trial is running
Bolu, Merkez
- Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ömer dursun, Asst. Prof. — Bitlis Eren University
- Study coordinator: ömer dursun, Asst. Prof.
- Email: fztomrdrsn@gmail.com
- Phone: 5426088687
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.