Foot plantar vibration to improve gait and balance after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, placebo-controlled study will compare plantar surface vibration to a sham intervention in adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. At least 34 participants will be enrolled and randomly assigned to active plantar vibration or placebo, with the goal of measuring changes in gait speed and dynamic balance. The trial excludes individuals with significant comorbidities or conditions that could confound results and requires participants to be able to stand and walk independently under specified conditions. Primary outcomes focus on functional gait and balance, with safety monitoring throughout. The study is led by Bitlis Eren University at Bolu Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Hastanesi in Turkey.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Stroke occurred at least 6 months prior to enrollment.
* No cognitive or communication impairments that would interfere with participation.
* Ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more.
* Ability to walk 10 meters independently, with or without walking aids or orthoses as needed.
* Age between 18 and 75 years.
* Lower extremity Brunnstrom stage of 4 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremities.
* Diagnosis of cancer or diabetic neuropathy.
* Presence of vestibular disorders.
* Lower extremity ulceration or amputation.
* History of vertigo.
* Alcohol consumption within the past 24 hours.
* Hemodynamic instability.
* Stroke affecting the basilar artery or cerebellum (posterior circulation stroke).
* Presence of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
* Acute lower extremity injury within the past 6 weeks.
* History of lower extremity surgery.

Where it's running

• Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Merve TUNÇDEMİR DURSUN, Asst. Prof. — Bitlis Eren University
• Study coordinator: Merve TUNÇDEMİR DURSUN, Asst. Prof.
• Email: merve.kd@hotmail.com
• Phone: 5069452008

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.