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Seated vibration boosts recovery in chronic stroke patients

NCT ID NCT07554794

Symptom relief Sponsor: CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding seated vibration training to standard rehab could help people who had a stroke at least six months earlier. Over four weeks, 39 participants received vibration training plus usual care. Results showed improvements in leg strength on the unaffected side, daily function, quality of life, and self-esteem, though the affected side did not get stronger.

What this could mean

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Active substance
vibration training (device)
What this could lead to
If this approach is confirmed, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to boost recovery and quality of life for people living with chronic stroke.
What could go wrong
This was a small, single-site study with only 39 participants. The improvement was seen only on the unaffected side, not the affected side, so benefits may be limited.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * hospitalization for chronic stroke (≥ 6 months since onset) * age ≥ 20 years * Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24 * able to communicate verbally or nonverbally and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese * modified Rankin Scale of 2 to 4 * Brunnstrom stage ≥ 3 * willing to participate with consent to randomization Exclusion Criteria: * transient ischemic attack * neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders of the both upper or lower limbs or history of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months * deep vein thrombosis * pacemaker implantation * unstable conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, or psychiatric disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University

    Taipei, Taiwan

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