Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Proprioception for Post-stroke Patients (NCT07106619) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Proprioception for Post-stroke Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
Somatosensory dysfunction including the sense of movement and position, i.e. proprioception, is observed in approximately 65% of patients after stroke. Loss of muscle strength, especially in the lower extremities, and impaired proprioception lead to significant loss of function in stroke patients. In addition, recent studies have emphasised that sensory information obtained by target-oriented exercises plays an important role in neuroplasticity and proprioception is an important element. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of knee isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises on proprioception and balance in stroke patients.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 3 months and no more than 1 year must have passed since the date of the incident
* Be between 35 and 75 years of age
* Manual muscle testing of the affected lower extremity shows at least 3 in ankle dorsiflexion and knee extension
* No limitation in passive joint range of motion in the lower extremity
* Mini mental test score \> 23
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of spasticity according to the modified Ashworth scale \> 1+
* Presence of neurological disease other than stroke
* Presence of other medical conditions that may cause sensorimotor dysfunction in the lower extremities (e.g., diabetic polyneuropathy)
* Presence of orthopaedic problems affecting lower extremity function
* Previous history of stroke or ischaemic attack
* Poor general health status (e.g. severe heart failure, COPD)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Proprioception assessment with isokinetic test device
Timeframe: before treatment and at the 3rd week of treatment