NCT06904768 Effect of Shoulder Sling Use on Balance and Mobility in Subacute Stroke Patients
| NCT ID | NCT06904768 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Arnaoutis Stylianos |
| Condition | Hemiplegia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-13 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-04 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
This study examines whether wearing a shoulder sling can improve balance and mobility in people who are recovering from a stroke. Participants will perform simple movement and balance tests twice-once with the sling and once without. The goal is to find out if using the sling helps patients feel more stable and safe during walking and everyday activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of stroke in the subacute phase (up to 6 months post-onset) * Hemiplegia affecting one upper limb * Brunnstrom stage \< 4 for the affected upper limb * Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score \> 3 * Age between 40 and 80 years * Ability to follow simple instructions * Medically stable to participate in balance and mobility testing * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment (e.g. MMSE \< 23) * Visual or vestibular disorders affecting balance * Significant orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limbs * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary disease * Use of assistive devices that prevent sling application * Severe aphasia interfering with understanding or communication * Skin lesions or injuries at the shoulder region preventing sling use