Local vibration therapy for improving gait and balance in stroke patients
Official title: Investigation of the Acute Effect of Local Vibration Application on Gait and Balance in Stroke Patients
Run by Kırıkkale University · NCT06610994 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a handheld device that sends vibrations to the muscles can help improve walking and balance in stroke patients aged 45 to 75.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kırıkkale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kirikkale and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06610994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are stroke patients aged 45-75 who can walk independently and have mild spasticity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have undergone recent surgery for spasticity or have other neurological conditions affecting mobility 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 aims to investigate the immediate effects of local vibration therapy on gait and balance in patients who have suffered a stroke. The intervention involves applying mechanical vibrations directly to the muscles or tendons using a handheld device. By assessing spatiotemporal parameters of gait and balance, the study seeks to determine whether this innovative approach can enhance motor recovery in stroke rehabilitation. The research will include patients aged 45-75 who meet specific inclusion criteria related to their stroke condition and physical capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly improve gait and balance in stroke patients, enhancing their rehabilitation outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While local vibration therapy is a relatively novel approach in stroke rehabilitation, preliminary studies have shown promising results in similar interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 45-75 years old diagnosed with stroke * Being diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, * Not having cooperation and communication problems, * Stroke individuals with gastrosoleus spasticity, those with a MAS score of 2 or below, * Those who score 0-3 on the Modified Rankin Scale. * People weighing less than 150 kilos * Patients who can walk independently (with an assisted device if they use an assistive device) Exclusion Criteria: * Have undergone surgery or botox for spasticity in the last 6 months, * Those with joint contracture, * Having a neurological disease other than stroke that may affect the patient's ability to walk and stand independently, or having pain in the lower extremity joints and a history of fractures in the lower extremities in the last 6 months, * Having spasticity that prevents sole contact * Patients who do not agree to participate in the study and do not give written consent
Where it's running
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Kırıkkale University
Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Kırıkkale University
Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye) Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Saniye Aydoğan Arslan, Assoc Prof
- Email: fztsaniye1982@gmail.com
- Phone: +905053333457
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.