Using Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation to aid recovery after stroke

Early Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation Post-stroke

NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT06192953

This study is testing if a new type of stimulation can help people recovering from a stroke improve their movement and balance faster.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment32 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (other)
Locations1 site (Nice)
Trial IDNCT06192953 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation (FPS) on the recovery of postural and motor functions in patients during the subacute phase following a stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active FPS group or a control group receiving non-activated stimulation. The study aims to determine if FPS can enhance functional abilities and reduce the time needed for sit-to-stand transfers. The intervention consists of five sessions per week over a maximum of six weeks.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults hospitalized with a recent ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and experiencing hemiparesis.

Not a fit: Patients with severe neurological impairment (NIHSS > 20) or significant muscle spasticity may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of FPS is novel, similar rehabilitation approaches have shown promise in enhancing recovery post-stroke.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient hospitalized at Cimiez University Hospital;
* Ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) of less than two weeks;
* Hemiparesis requiring rehabilitation treatment;
* Patient with a SFPASS score ≤ 6;
* Patient affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security scheme;
* Signature of informed consent

Exclusion criteria :

* NIHSS \> 20;
* Muscle spasticity of the lower limbs requiring botulinum toxin injection
* Inability to understand rehabilitation instructions;
* Vulnerable people
* Pregnant women, parturients and breastfeeding mothers, persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, persons hospitalized without consent and persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research,
* Adults who are subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent.

Where this trial is running

Nice

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Stroke or TIA

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.