Can simple knee exercises help stroke patients regain balance?

NCT ID NCT07106619

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether special knee strengthening exercises can improve balance and body awareness (proprioception) in people who had a stroke. About 34 participants who had a stroke 3 months to 1 year ago will do either isokinetic knee exercises or standard rehab. The goal is to see if these targeted exercises help with movement and prevent falls.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Isokinetic strengthening exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help stroke survivors regain better balance and movement control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants. The exercises may not provide significant benefit over standard rehab, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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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

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)

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