Vibration Training for Patients With Chronic Stroke (NCT07554794) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Vibration Training for Patients With Chronic Stroke
Taiwan39 participantsStarted 2023-04-18
Plain-language summary
A 4-week program of vibration training in a seated position combined with conventional rehabilitation led to significant improvements in unaffected side lower limb muscle strength, functional recovery, quality of life, and self-esteem in patients with chronic stroke. No significant improvement was noted in affected side lower limb muscle strength. These findings highlight the integration of localized muscle vibration training into rehabilitation as a promising strategy for treating individuals with chronic stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
20 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:
* hospitalization for chronic stroke (≥ 6 months since onset)
* age ≥ 20 years
* Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
* able to communicate verbally or nonverbally and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese
* modified Rankin Scale of 2 to 4
* Brunnstrom stage ≥ 3
* willing to participate with consent to randomization
Exclusion Criteria:
* transient ischemic attack
* neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders of the both upper or lower limbs or history of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months
* deep vein thrombosis
* pacemaker implantation
* unstable conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, or psychiatric 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?
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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
muscle strength measured by manual muscle test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
2
functional recovery measured by Barthel index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
3
functional recovery measured by Stroke Impact Scale
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks