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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sanko Unıversıty

    Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)