Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Shoulder Sling Use on Balance and Mobility in Subacute Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Arnaoutis Stylianos
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of West Attica
Conditions:
Hemiplegia
Balance Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study examines whether wearing a shoulder sling can improve balance and mobility in people who are recovering from a stroke. Participants will perform simple movement and balance tests twice-once...
Detailed Description
This is a cross-over study designed to evaluate the impact of shoulder sling use on balance and functional mobility in patients recovering from stroke in the subacute phase. Participants will be asked...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of stroke in the subacute phase (up to 6 months post-onset)
- Hemiplegia affecting one upper limb
- Brunnstrom stage \< 4 for the affected upper limb
- Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score \> 3
- Age between 40 and 80 years
- Ability to follow simple instructions
- Medically stable to participate in balance and mobility testing
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion
- Severe cognitive impairment (e.g. MMSE \< 23)
- Visual or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Significant orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limbs
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
- Use of assistive devices that prevent sling application
- Severe aphasia interfering with understanding or communication
- Skin lesions or injuries at the shoulder region preventing sling use
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 13 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06904768
Start Date
March 13 2025
End Date
April 1 2025
Last Update
April 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Filoktitis Recovery and Rehabilitation Center
Koropí, Attica, Greece, 19441