Can a simple ankle adjustment restore balance after stroke?

NCT ID NCT06849076

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a hands-on ankle manipulation technique can improve ankle proprioception (the sense of joint position) in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the manipulation to a placebo in 26 stroke survivors, measuring ankle position sense and range of motion. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can help with balance and movement control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: talocrural joint manipulation (a hands-on technique to move the ankle joint)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve ankle control and balance after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 26 people. The results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the technique may not provide meaningful improvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
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Bolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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