Deep Trunk Muscle Activation and Balance in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia (NCT06181877) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Deep Trunk Muscle Activation and Balance in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2023-02-01
Plain-language summary
Patients with post-stroke hemiplegia frequently exhibit balance impairments driven by multiple pathophysiological mechanisms. Although the role of core musculature in maintaining normal posture and balance is well established, and the benefits of core stabilization exercises have been documented, further research is needed on individual muscle contributions.
Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the specific impact of bilateral transversus abdominis and bilateral lumbar multifidus muscles on balance performance in patients with stroke-related hemiplegia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65 years
* At least 1 month post stroke
* History of unilateral stroke
* Ability to cooperate cognitively
* Ability to maintain balance while sitting without support and/or balance while standing with or without support
* BMI \< 30 kg/m²
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of hemiplegia on the opposite side of the body
* Diagnosis of extruded or sequestrated lumbar herniation and/or a history of lumbar surgery
* History of lumbar vertebral fracture
* Traumatic brain injury
* Neuromuscular disorders that may cause muscle atrophy
* Sensory deficits
* Cerebellar sequelae
* Vestibular balance disorders (e.g., vertigo)
* Parkinson's disease
* Balance impairments due to visual deficits
* Pre-stroke balance disorders
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
1
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment on the same day as the ultrasonographic evaluation)
2
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients - Total Score (PASS-Total)
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment on the same day as the ultrasonographic evaluation)
3
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients - Maintaining a Posture Subscale (PASS-MP)
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment on the same day as the ultrasonographic evaluation)
4
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients - Changing a Posture Subscale (PASS-CP)
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment on the same day as the ultrasonographic evaluation)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06181877
SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital