Bite down, stay steady? jaw clenching may impact fall risk after stroke

NCT ID NCT07007429

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

Summary

This study looked at how clenching your jaw or having an uneven bite affects balance and the risk of falling in people who have had a stroke. Sixty stroke survivors completed balance tests on special platforms while researchers measured their stability. The goal was to understand these simple mouth movements might influence fall risk, which could lead to better fall prevention strategies.

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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

  • Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

    Bolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)