New study probes why stroke survivors struggle to sit steady
NCT ID NCT04152616
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why some people have trouble balancing while sitting after a stroke. Researchers used a special pressure-sensing pad and motion trackers to measure how 32 stroke survivors shifted their weight and moved their head and trunk. The goal was to better understand these balance problems, which can make it harder to transfer, stand, and walk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better tools for assessing and treating sitting balance problems in stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 32 participants. It aims to understand mechanisms, not test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation - Hôpital de Pontchaillou
Rennes, 35033, France
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