Could a belly zapper help stroke survivors regain balance?

NCT ID NCT07143630

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a mild electrical stimulation device on the belly muscles, along with core exercises, can improve balance and muscle thickness in people who have had a stroke. Only 2 participants are enrolled, so it is a very early test. The goal is to see if this approach might help stroke survivors regain trunk control and independence.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device applied to abdominal muscles
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new rehabilitation method to improve balance and trunk strength after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 2 participants, so results may not apply to others. The treatment may not produce meaningful improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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STROKE

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Locations

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)

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