Shock and crunch: new combo therapy aims to restore balance after stroke

NCT ID NCT06882213

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain-stimulation technique (transcranial direct current stimulation) with core stability exercises can improve trunk control, balance, and walking ability in people who have had a stroke. Sixty participants aged 55 and older who had a stroke within the past six months will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this combination works better than exercise alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and core stability exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to improve trunk control and balance after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects of tDCS can be subtle and vary between individuals.

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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

Beni suef hospital

Banī Suwayf, 62511, Egypt

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