CompletedNot Applicable

The Effectiveness of Two Different Types of Shoulder Slings in Stroke

Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2018-01-10

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of shoulder slings on pain, motor function, daily life and balance in acute hemiplegic patients and to investigate whether different types of slings are superior to each other.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Acute patients who were independent and ambulatory prior to stroke and had their first stroke attack (\<3 months) * Mini-mental Status Test (MMST) score ≥ 24, * Developing hemiplegia after stroke, standing independently for at least 2 minutes, * Lower limb being in stage 4-5 according to the Brunnstrom Approach (for ambulation and standard balance) * Upper limb being in stage 1-2 according to the Brunnstrom Approach * Spasticity 0-1+ according to Modified Ashworth scale Exclusion Criteria: * Has a neurological history other than the diagnosis of hemiplegia (Parkinson's etc.) * Having used shoulder slings and orthosis. * Having a disease that can affect balance (cranial, etc.)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual analog scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Change from Baseline VAS score at 8 weeks

Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after Stroke

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Fugl Meyer test score at 8 weeks

Barthel Index

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Barthel Index score at 8 weeks

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Berg Balance Scale score at 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04830189

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-01-20

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