Effect of Shoulder Sling Use on Balance and Mobility in Subacute Stroke Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorArnaoutis Stylianos
About this trial
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
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Shoulder Sling
- No Sling
Treatment groups
17 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Arnaoutis Stylianos
Lead sponsor
University of West Attica
Sponsor institution
University of West Attica
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov