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Tests treatment safety and results for Stroke
Official title Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Structured Foot-Ankle Sensorimotor Training in Stroke Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07091045
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Persistent lower-extremity motor and somatosensory impairments after stroke commonly limit walking and balance despite rehabilitation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 65
You may be able to join if
- The are as follows:
- Age 40-65 years,
- Able to understand and follow study instructions,
- Able to communicate coherently and oriented in time and place,
- Provided written informed consent,
You likely can't join if
- are as follows:
- Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Test score ≤ 24),
- Conditions affecting walking or balance (e.g., orthopedic complications, lower extremity amputation, osteoporosis),
- Insufficient visual acuity to view a screen (e.g., diplopia),
- Severe visual deficits (e.g., hemianopia) or vestibular disorders34,
- Sensory deficits such as hemisensory neglect,
See the full eligibility criteria
- The are as follows:
- Age 40-65 years,
- Able to understand and follow study instructions,
- Able to communicate coherently and oriented in time and place,
- Provided written informed consent,
- Stroke ≥6 months prior to enrollment (chronic stroke),
- Ankle plantarflexor spasticity ≤2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale,
- Ankle dorsiflexor strength ≥ grade 2 on the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale,
- Passive ankle dorsiflexion to neutral (90°; 0°) without a plantarflexion contracture,
- Moderate or mild lower-extremity impairment based on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE) score (21-27 moderate; 28-34 mild/good),
- Able to sit for at least 1 hour,
- Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without an assistive device,
- Completed all conventional lower-extremity physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. The
- are as follows:
- Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Test score ≤ 24),
- Conditions affecting walking or balance (e.g., orthopedic complications, lower extremity amputation, osteoporosis),
- Insufficient visual acuity to view a screen (e.g., diplopia),
- Severe visual deficits (e.g., hemianopia) or vestibular disorders34,
- Sensory deficits such as hemisensory neglect,
- Acute musculoskeletal or cardiovascular disorders,
- Intrathecal baclofen pump use or botulinum toxin injections within the past 5 months,
- Fixed or painful contracture of the paretic ankle,
- Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, debilitating or immunosuppressive diseases),
- history of a non-stroke neurological disease/disorder that may impair comprehension of instructions,
- Concurrent participation in other lower-extremity physical therapy, robotic rehabilitation, or neurological exercise programs.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye); Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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