Effect of ankle manipulation on proprioception in stroke patients
The Effect of Talocrural Joint Manipulation on Ankle Proprioception in Post-Stroke Patients
This study is testing if ankle manipulation can help improve balance and body awareness in stroke patients.
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 | NCT06849076 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how talocrural joint manipulation affects ankle proprioception in patients who have experienced a stroke. It employs a randomized crossover design, where participants will receive both placebo and active manipulation treatments. A minimum of 26 stroke patients will be enrolled, and their proprioceptive abilities will be assessed following each intervention. The goal is to determine if the manipulation can enhance proprioceptive function post-stroke.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are stroke patients aged 45 to 75 who have had their stroke at least two months prior and have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with severe osteoarthritis, other neurological disorders, or recent lower extremity injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve proprioception in stroke patients, potentially aiding their rehabilitation and recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of talocrural manipulation in stroke patients is novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in proprioceptive enhancement through joint manipulation.
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. Being between 45 and 75 years of age, 4. 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. Hemodynamic instability, 6. The presence of other neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), 7. Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks, 8. History of lower extremity surgery 9. Lack of available range of motion values required for the ankle proprioception test
Where this trial is running
Bolu, Merkez
- Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) (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.