Status:
RECRUITING
Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Balance and Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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...
Detailed Description
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and frequently results in impaired balance and trunk muscle weakness, limiting independence in daily life. Abdominal muscles are essential for postura...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
2 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07143630
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
October 1 2025
Last Update
September 3 2025
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Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34480