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