Effect of Plantar Vibration in Stroke

Bitlis Eren University40 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of plantar vibration on the ankle proprioception of patients with stroke.

The study, utilizing a randomized placebo controlled design, is planned to be conducted on a minimum of 34 patients with stroke who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients included in the study will be randomly assigned to receive plantar vibration or placebo plantar vibration interventions.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Plantar VibrationOTHER

The patients in the study group will receive plantar vibration intervention with a frequency of 100 Hz on the affected plantar region for 30 minutes each day over 3 consecutive days.

Placebo Plantar VibrationOTHER

The patients in the placebo group will receive placebo plantar vibration intervention with a frequency of 100 Hz on the affected plantar region, without touching the skin, for 30 minutes each day over 3 consecutive days.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Two months or longer elapsed since the stroke, 2. A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher, 3. Being between 45 and 75 years of age, 4. Having a Brunnstrom stage of 4 or above, 5. Ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more, 6. Ability to walk independently for 10 meters, using assistive devices or orthoses if necessary. Exclusion Criteria: 1. The presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremity, 2. The presence of cancer or diabetic neuropathy, 3. The presence of vestibular disorder, 4. The presence of lower extremity ulceration or amputation, 5. Hemodynamic instability, 6. The presence of other neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), 7. Having experienced an acute lower extremity injury in the last six weeks, 8. History of lower extremity surgery, 9. Alcohol consumption in the last 24 hours 10. Posterior circulation stroke involving the basilar artery or cerebellum

Locations (1)

Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Ankle Proprioception

The effect of plantar vibration on ankle proprioception will be evaluated using the Cybex isokinetic dynamometer. The device will analyze the passive joint position sense of the ankle in various positions.

Time frame: Change from baseline ankle proprioception immediately and one week after the intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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