Shoulder pain in stroke survivors linked to worse balance and strength
NCT ID NCT06793852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how shoulder pain impacts joint awareness, balance, touch sensation, and muscle strength in people who have had a stroke and have lasting weakness on one side (hemiplegia). Researchers measured these factors in 78 participants to better understand the effects of shoulder pain. The goal is to help improve treatment approaches for post-stroke shoulder pain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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78 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- 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
The study population will consist of individuals diagnosed with stroke and receiving treatment at the Special Safranbolu Special Education and Rehabilitation Center in Karabük province. Based on previous similar studies, the sample size was calculated using power analysis with 80% power and a significance level of α=0.05, resulting in 78 participants.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 3 months post-stroke, diagnosis of hemiplegia after stroke, aged 18 or older, having cognitive abilities and cooperation required to fulfill the study requirements, and willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment interfering with informed consent or adherence to study assessments, aphasia, the presence of major neurological or rheumatological diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system other than stroke, and a history of surgery on the affected shoulder prior to stroke.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karabük University
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
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