Simple paper test could predict fall risk in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT07181005
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a simple paper-based balance test is reliable and valid for people who have had a stroke. Researchers measured balance, ankle strength, and fall risk in 44 stroke survivors. The goal was to see if the paper test could be a useful tool for doctors and therapists.
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 provide a simple, low-cost tool for clinicians to assess balance and fall risk in stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 44 participants. The test is new and not yet proven to work in larger or more diverse groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sanko Unıversıty
Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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