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Thoracic Spinal Manipulation in Stroke
Led by Bitlis Eren University · Updated on 2026-04-02
52
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of thoracic spinal manipulation on balance, fall risk, and thoracic mobility of the patients with chronic stroke.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Thoracic Spinal Manipulation in Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Having chronic stroke
- A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher
- Ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more
- Ability to walk independently for 10 meters, using assistive devices or orthoses if necessary
- Being between 40 and 75 years of age
- Having a Brunnstrom stage of 4 or above
You will not qualify if you...
- History of whiplash injury
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- History of spinal manipulation treatment within the previous 2 months
- History of cervical or thoracic fracture or dislocation
- History of cervical or thoracic spine surgery
- Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Presence of serious spinal pathology
- Presence of any orthopedic or neurological disorder other than stroke, or an unstable cardiac condition
- Presence of a vestibular disorder
- The presence of lower extremity ulceration or amputation
- Alcohol consumption in the last 24 hours
- Posterior circulation stroke involving the basilar artery or cerebellum
- Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks
- History of lower extremity surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 14280
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Research Team
Ö
ömer dursun, Asst. Prof.
CONTACT
B
burak mavuş, M.Sc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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