Arm strength after stroke may foretell trunk recovery
NCT ID NCT07174284
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 55 stroke survivors to see if arm function in the first days after stroke can predict trunk (core) recovery weeks later. Researchers measured trunk impairment and arm skills using standard tests. The goal is to find simple early clues that help therapists plan better rehab. No treatment was given—this was purely observational.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help therapists predict trunk recovery early after stroke, guiding better rehabilitation plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and prediction is not guaranteed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Acute Strokers
- Ages
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30 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients aged 30-80 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke were considered for participation. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with secondary orthopedic and/or neurological conditions, lumbosacral injuries, impaired consciousness, unilateral neglect, recurrent stroke, or a Mini-Mental State Examination score \<24 were excluded from the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34083, Turkey (Türkiye)
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