Improving balance and gait in stroke patients using lumbar mobilization techniques
Official title: Effects of Mulligan-Based Lumbar Mobilization on Trunk Position Sense, Balance, and Gait in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Study
Run by Gulhane School of Medicine · NCT06887114 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a new way of moving the lower back, combined with regular therapy, can help people who had a stroke improve their balance and walking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gulhane School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 8, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 10, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 10, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06887114 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 30 to 65 who have experienced their first stroke between 6 to 24 months prior and have a Modified Rankin Scale score of 3 or less.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine or other neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Mulligan mobilization combined with conventional therapy to enhance gait, balance, and trunk position sense in stroke patients. Stroke often leads to significant balance impairments, increasing the risk of falls and reducing independence in daily activities. The research focuses on individuals who have experienced their first stroke and have been diagnosed within a specific timeframe. By targeting lumbar mobility and trunk stability, the study aims to improve rehabilitation outcomes for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance balance and mobility in stroke patients, leading to improved independence and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While the Mulligan Concept has been effective in treating musculoskeletal disorders, its application in stroke rehabilitation is relatively novel and has limited prior research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for the study: * Diagnosed with stroke by a neurologist. * Aged 30 to 65 years. * First-ever stroke (single episode). * Stroke duration between 6 to 24 months. * Score of ≤3 on the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). * Score of ≥24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions: * History of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine (e.g., cancer, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). * Previous lumbar spine surgery. * Presence of neurological conditions other than stroke (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis). * Severe visual impairment affecting balance or walking.
Where it's running
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wala'a Al-Deges, MSc
- Email: walaa.deges@yahoo.com
- Phone: 05457269342
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.