Wobble training could help stroke survivors regain balance
NCT ID NCT07697794
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.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shenyang First People's Hospital
Shenyang, Liaoning, 110041, China
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