Quick back pop may cut fall risk in stroke patients

NCT ID NCT07436975

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a quick, precise push on the upper back (thoracic spinal manipulation) can improve balance and reduce fall risk in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Sixty participants received either the real manipulation or a placebo version. Researchers measured how steady they were on a balance platform and their risk of falling. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free technique can help stroke survivors move more safely.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Thoracic spinal manipulation (a quick, precise push on the upper back to improve mobility)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve balance and reduce falls in people who have had a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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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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