Local vibrations to improve recovery in stroke patients

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 study investigates the effects of a local vibrations program on the dorsiflexor muscles of subacute stroke patients to enhance neuromotor recovery compared to standard rehabilitation alone. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving actual vibrations and the other receiving sham vibrations. The primary outcome measured will be walking speed, assessed through tests such as the 10 meters Walk Test and the 2 Minute Walk Test. The study aims to determine if the addition of vibration therapy can lead to better recovery outcomes in this patient population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Stroke patients in subacute rehabilitation phase (between 14 days and 3 months post-stroke)
* Presenting with a stroke, ischemic or hemorrhagic
* Lower-limb deficiency with an initial motor testing \< 4 according to the MRC scale
* No neurological history with functional impact other than stroke
* Having received informed information about the study and having signed the written consent
* Affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme.
* Patients under guardianship may be included; they may give their consent with the assistance of their guardian.

If the participant is unable to write, their consent may be given and documented by other appropriate means in the presence of at least one impartial witness. In this case, the witness will sign and date the informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple stroke
* Other neurological, cognitive or psychiatric conditions
* Orthopedic ankle history compromising measurements
* Botulinum toxin injected in the lower limb prior the study protocol
* Patient with phlebitis or risk of thrombosis in the lower limb
* Patient under tutorship

Where it's running

• Hôpital Marrel
  Rive-de-Gier, France Recruiting
• Hôpital Bellevue, CHU de Saint-etienne
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting
• Centre Hospitalier Georges Claudinon
  Le Chambon-Feugerolles, France Not yet recruiting
• Centre Hospitalier de Roanne
  Roanne, France Not yet recruiting
• Service de SSR Val-Rosay
  Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, France Not yet recruiting
• Service de SSR du Centre Le Clos Champirol
  Saint-Etienne, France Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bruno FERNANDEZ, MD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
• Study coordinator: Bruno FERNANDEZ, MD
• Email: bruno.fernandez@chu-st-etienne.fr
• Phone: (0)477120638

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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.