Bite down to stay up: jaw clenching may help stroke patients balance

NCT ID NCT07007429

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at how clenching the 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 under different conditions. The goal was to see if simple mouth actions could help improve stability and prevent falls.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Bolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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