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Stability of Hemiparetic Patients During a Daily Complex Task
Led by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Updated on 2025-07-24
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Participants Needed
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103 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Among the repercussions of hemiparesis following stroke, disturbed stability is responsible for a high risk of falls. Picking up objects from the ground, frequently trained in rehabilitation due to its risk of falling and its frequency in daily life, is a task requiring balance. To date, however, it has been little studied. We suggest that stability conditions the asymmetry adopted by patients. We hypothesise that asymmetric support at the expense of the paretic lower limb provides better stability during an unstable functional task (picking up an object from the ground) compared with the symmetrical support traditionally imposed in rehabilitation. Postural control involves stability (maintaining balance despite constraints) and orientation (posture adopted, such as the distribution of supports). Hemiparetic patients show a lack of stability and, with regard to orientation, an asymmetry in the distribution of body weight to the detriment of the paretic limb. Symmetrisation of weight distribution has been one of the predominant concepts in rehabilitation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stability of Hemiparetic Patients During a Daily Complex Task
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female 18 years or older
- For patients: Hemiparesis after a single unilateral hemispheric stroke
- Stroke occurred at least 6 months ago
- Asymmetry of support between the two lower limbs with more than 10% less weight on the paretic limb when standing
- Able to stand alone without technical aids or equipment with feet at pelvis width
- Able to pick up an object from the ground alone (minimum score 3/4 on item 9 of the Berg Balance Scale)
- Patient informed and has signed a consent form
- For healthy subjects: Similar sex, age range, and body mass index class to those of a patient already included
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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CHU Raymond Poincaré - APHP
Garches, France, 92380
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Research Team
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Céline Bonnyaud, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Number of Arms
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