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Why stroke survivors fear falling: new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07698444

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universita di Verona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study investigates fear of falling in adults who have had a stroke. Researchers will assess motor, cognitive, and psychological factors to understand what contributes to this fear. The goal is to help clinicians design better, more personalized rehabilitation strategies for stroke recovery.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help clinicians better understand why fear of falling develops after stroke, leading to more personalized rehabilitation programs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small sample size (106 participants), so findings may not apply to all stroke survivors and cannot prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

106 people

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Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Sep 2023

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Cohort of participants with a diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) admitted to the Neurorehabilitation Unit (UOC) either as inpatients or outpatients.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * signed informed consent * age greater than 18 years * diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) * ability to walk, even with difficulty, with a Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) score ≥ 1 (Holden et al., 1984) Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant presence of two or more of neurological diseases * history of cognitive impairment * history of intellectual disability * severe language/comprehension deficits as assessed by the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (Brott et al., 1989) * history of psychiatric disorders without pharmacological compensation * non-neurological conditions (e.g., orthopedic problems) that affect deambulation * patients with acute medical conditions requiring emergency care.

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Conditions

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hemorrhagic stroke ischemic stroke stroke disorder

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ospedale Borgo Roma

    Verona, Verona, 37134, Italy

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