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Early Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation Post-stroke
Led by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · Updated on 2026-03-27
32
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effect of Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation (FPS) on improving postural and motor functions in patients recovering from stroke during the subacute phase. The study aims to see if FPS can help patients regain functional abilities and reduce the time needed to complete sit-to-stand transfers. This is a randomized study comparing two groups to test the impact of FPS on recovery after stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives up to 5 sessions per week of rehabilitation with active FPS for a maximum of 6 weeks. The other group receives the same number of sessions with the FPS device placed but not activated, serving as a control. The FPS device involves orthoses with stimulators that create mechanical oscillations around joints, giving the illusion of movement while the patient is resting and not exerting effort. During the study, participants are assessed weekly using the Short Form of Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (SFPASS) up to 6 weeks, with additional assessments at 10 weeks. Researchers will monitor improvements in posture and motor function to determine the treatment's effect. The total participation duration spans at least 6 weeks with follow-up assessments to observe lasting changes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Early Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation Post-stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patient hospitalized at Cimiez University Hospital
- Ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) of less than two weeks
- Hemiparesis requiring rehabilitation treatment
- Patient with a SFPASS score 64 6
- Patient affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security scheme
- Signature of informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- NIHSS greater than 20
- Muscle spasticity of the lower limbs requiring botulinum toxin injection
- Inability to understand rehabilitation instructions
- Vulnerable people
- Pregnant women, parturients and breastfeeding mothers
- Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
- Persons hospitalized without consent
- Persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research
- Adults who are subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 weeks
Participants receive Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation sessions or a simulated version, 5 times per week for up to 6 weeks while bedridden.
5 sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CHU de Nice
Nice, France
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
G
Guillaume SACCO, MD
J
Justine LEMAIRE
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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