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Jaw clenching may give stroke survivors a quick mobility boost

NCT ID NCT07612397

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

Summary

This study looks at whether clenching your jaw can immediately improve walking and movement in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Thirty participants will either clench their teeth on cotton rolls or keep their jaw relaxed, then take walking and balance tests. The goal is to see if this simple action can help with gait and functional mobility.

What this could mean

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Active substance
voluntary jaw clenching with cotton rolls
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple technique could offer a quick way to improve walking and balance for people with chronic stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (30 people) testing only immediate effects, not long-term benefits. The results may not apply to everyone with stroke.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke occurred at least 6 months prior to enrollment. * No cognitive or communication impairments that would interfere with participation. * Ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more. * Ability to walk 10 meters independently, with or without walking aids or orthoses as needed. * Age between 18 and 75 years. * Lower extremity Brunnstrom stage of 4 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremities. * Diagnosis of cancer or diabetic neuropathy. * Presence of vestibular disorders. * Lower extremity ulceration or amputation. * History of vertigo. * Alcohol consumption within the past 24 hours. * Hemodynamic instability. * Stroke affecting the basilar artery or cerebellum (posterior circulation stroke). * Presence of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. * Acute lower extremity injury within the past 6 weeks. * History of lower extremity surgery.

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

    Bolu, Merkez, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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