Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Interoception and sensory function after stroke in chronic hemiplegia

Official title: Association of Interoception With Somatosensory Function, Proprioception, and Balance in Patients With Hemiplegia

Run by Istinye University · NCT07669246 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how awareness of internal body signals relates to plantar sensation, knee proprioception, pain, and dynamic balance in people with chronic hemiplegia after stroke who are cognitively intact.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorIstinye University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 20, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 25, 2026
Study endsDecember 25, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT07669246 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with a physician-diagnosed stroke and chronic hemiplegia (at least 6 months post-stroke) who can understand the questionnaires.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with cognitive impairment, other recent acute medical issues, or conditions preventing completion of the tests may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study examines associations between interoceptive awareness and accuracy and measures of sensory and balance function in adults with chronic hemiplegia due to stroke. Participants will undergo a single assessment session with no intervention or follow-up treatments. Measures will include plantar superficial sensation, knee joint proprioception, pain intensity, and dynamic balance, along with interoceptive tasks. The goal is to understand how internal body perception relates to sensory and functional outcomes after stroke.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If relationships are found, this could inform how interoceptive factors relate to recovery and daily function after stroke.

How similar studies have gone: There is prior research linking interoception to sensory and balance measures in neurological populations, but this specific direct association in chronic post-stroke hemiplegia is less established.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of hemiplegia due to a physician-diagnosed stroke,
* At least 6 months have passed since the stroke,
* Voluntary agreement to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, meningitis, or secondary neurological disease,
* Having experienced a cardiovascular event or any acute medical condition within the last 3 months,
* Insufficient visual or auditory ability to understand the questionnaires and tests.

Where it's running

  • Liv Hospital Topkapi
    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.