Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Balance and Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients (NCT07143630) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Balance and Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)2 participantsStarted 2025-08-28
Plain-language summary
Stroke is a leading cause of balance impairment and trunk muscle weakness, which restricts independence in daily activities. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a safe rehabilitation method to activate muscles. This study will evaluate the effects of NMES applied to the abdominal muscles on balance and ultrasound-measured muscle thickness in stroke patients. The findings may provide evidence for new treatment strategies to enhance trunk function and improve quality of life after stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* Age between 18 and 65 years.
* At least 1 month since the onset of stroke.
* Ability to maintain sitting balance without support.
* Ability to stand with or without support.
* Voluntary agreement to participate in the study (signed informed consent).
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of hemiplegia on the contralateral side of the body.
* Medically unstable condition.
* History of orthopedic or neurological disease that may cause balance impairment.
* Presence of balance problems prior to stroke.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35
* Presence of a cardiac pacemaker.
* Diagnosis of malignancy.
* Epilepsy.
* Pregnancy.
* Open wound or infection in the area where stimulation will be applied.
* Lack of cooperation or inability to follow instructions.
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
Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 15 sessions (≈3 weeks)
2
Abdominal Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 15 sessions (≈3 weeks)]