Effects of Flexion and Extension Type Arm Slings on Walking Kinematics and Balance in Stroke Patients
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Conditions studied: Stroke
In brief
In the clinic, stroke patients are seen to use flexor or extensor type arm slings, but no study was found investigating the effects of these different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effects of different types of arm slings on walking kinematics and balance in stroke patients and to compare them with healthy individuals.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07036900
- Run by
- Ceren Bayrak
- People needed
- 48
- Starts
- 2025-05-30
- Expected to finish
- 2026-04-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-06-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Inclusion criteria for EG were: (1) stroke diagnosis, (2) age 18-80, (3) independent ambulation (Functional Ambulation Category-FAS ≥ 2), (4) Modified Ashworth Scale-MAS ≤2 for gastrocnemius and biceps muscles, (5) ability to walk 10 m independently or with assistive device, (6) physician approval for an exercise program.
- Inclusion criteria for CG: (1) healthy individuals without any additional neurological or orthopaedic diseases that may affect balance and gait, (2) age 18-80, (3) physician approval for an exercise program.
You may not qualify if…
- (1) severe visual impairments, (2) cerebellar involvement, (3) upper extremity Brunnstrom stage ≤ 3, (4) cancer diagnosis, (5) presence of a neurological or orthopedic condition other than stroke, (6) inability to understand and follow commands or lack of cooperation.
Where it is running
- Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital Neur-on — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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