Acute Effect of Local Vibration in Stroke Patients

Launched by KIRIKKALE UNIVERSITY · Sep 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how local vibration therapy might help improve walking and balance in patients who have had a stroke. The researchers want to understand if applying vibrations to certain areas of the body can have a positive effect on these important skills.

To participate in the trial, you need to be between 45 and 75 years old and have been diagnosed with either an ischemic (caused by a blockage) or hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding) stroke. You should be able to walk on your own, even if you use an assistive device, and have mild to moderate spasticity in your muscles. However, if you've had recent surgery for spasticity, have other serious joint or neurological issues, or weigh over 150 kilograms, you may not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive local vibration therapy and to be monitored for changes in their walking and balance abilities. This study is currently recruiting, and your participation could help improve treatments for stroke patients in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility 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