Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS®) Therapy for Gait and Balance Deficits in Chronic Stro… (NCT06470009) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS®) Therapy for Gait and Balance Deficits in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Canada60 participantsStarted 2024-06-12
Plain-language summary
Double blind, randomized, placebo controlled, interventional clinical trial investigating the efficacy and safety of PoNS therapy on improving dynamic gait and balance deficits in chronic stroke survivors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 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
. Men and women ≥ 18 and \< 85 years of age with a diagnosis ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at \> 6 months since stroke onset event.
. FMA-LE scores \< 34 at screening with residual paresis in the lower extremity.
. Able to walk at least 10 feet with or without assistive device.
. FGA score \< 23 at screening.
. Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5-min (MoCA 5-min) ≥ 6
. Able to understand, learn and apply instructions on how to operate the PoNS device and perform the rehabilitation exercise program.
Exclusion criteria
. Pre-existing neurological disorders or previous stroke affecting the other hemisphere.
. Severe arthritis or orthopedic problems that limit passive range of motion.
. Areas of recent bleeding or open wounds; or areas that lack normal sensation on the tongue.
. Diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment
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.