Jaw clenching may give stroke survivors a quick mobility boost

NCT ID NCT07612397

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether clenching your jaw can immediately improve walking and movement in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Thirty participants will either clench their teeth on cotton rolls or keep their jaw relaxed, then take walking and balance tests. The goal is to see if this simple action can help with gait and functional mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: voluntary jaw clenching with cotton rolls
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple technique could offer a quick way to improve walking and balance for people with chronic stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (30 people) testing only immediate effects, not long-term benefits. The results may not apply to everyone with stroke.

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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.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Bolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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