Wobble training could help stroke survivors regain balance

NCT ID NCT07697794

What the study statuses mean

This study's is highlighted.

Recruitment status, easiest to join first

Recruiting now
This trial is taking on new participants right now.
Not yet recruiting
Registered, but not yet taking participants.
By invitation only
Not open to general applications. Only people the study team invites can take part.
Paused
Paused for now. It may or may not start again.
Ongoing
Running, but no longer taking on new participants.
Completed
The trial has finished. Results may not be published yet.
Stopped early
Stopped early, before it reached the end. That can be for many reasons, including safety.
Cancelled This study
Cancelled before anyone took part.

Expanded access (not trials)

Expanded access
Not a trial. This treatment can be requested outside a study, case by case, for people who qualify.
Expanded access (paused)
Not a trial. The treatment can normally be requested outside a study, but is unavailable right now.
Expanded access (ended)
Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
Approved
The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

When the status isn't known

Details not published
The full record has not been published yet, so there is little to show here.
Status unknown
This status has not been confirmed recently, so it may be out of date.

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a new type of balance training for people who had a stroke within the past few weeks. The training uses controlled wobbles and shifts in the support surface to challenge patients' balance in a safe way, aiming to improve their ability to walk and perform daily activities. Researchers will compare this approach to standard rehabilitation in 148 participants to see if it leads to better functional outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Environmental-perturbation balance training
What this could lead to
If effective, this training could become a standard rehabilitation technique to help stroke survivors regain balance and independence more quickly.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 148 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training requires specialized equipment and supervision, limiting accessibility.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

Show the full entry requirements

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with stroke according to the International Symposium on Cerebral Vascular Disease criteria, with definite confirmation by imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). * First-ever or recurrent cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction. According to the Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the Chinese Guidelines for Early Rehabilitation of Stroke, rehabilitation can be initiated once the patient's condition is stable (vital signs are stable and no further progression of symptoms and signs). * Total NIHSS score between 5 and 20 (inclusive) prior to randomization, with a lower limb motor score ≥2. * Presence of balance dysfunction, with a miniBESTest total score ≤12. * Good compliance with rehabilitation therapy and no contraindications to active training. * Age between 18 and 85 years. * The subject or their legal representative is able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with residual significant limb dysfunction. * Severe cognitive impairment or sensory aphasia that precludes communication and cooperation with treatment. * Concomitant severe cardiopulmonary, hepatic, or renal insufficiency, or other serious medical diseases. * Presence of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting balance function prior to stroke onset. * Uncontrolled severe hypertension or diabetes mellitus. * Active bleeding or deep vein thrombosis. * Current participation in another clinical trial or rehabilitation program that may affect the results of this study. * Any other condition that may interfere with the outcomes of this study. * History of limb amputation affecting bilateral coordination or independent walking ability. * Pregnancy.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Stroke are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shenyang First People's Hospital

    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110041, China

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.