Can a simple ankle adjustment restore balance after stroke?
NCT ID NCT06849076
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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
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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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Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
RECRUITINGBolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)
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