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Interactive Posturographic Balance Training Added to Conventional Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke

NCT07448948 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-03-04

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Summary

Stroke frequently leads to long-term balance impairments, increased fall risk, and reduced independence in daily activities. In chronic stroke patients, deficits in sensory integration and postural control may persist despite conventional rehabilitation programs. Additional targeted balance interventions may enhance recovery by improving multisensory processing and motor control.

This study investigates whether adding biofeedback-based interactive posturographic balance training to conventional rehabilitation improves balance performance, fall risk, functional independence, and psychological well-being in individuals with chronic stroke. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either conventional rehabilitation alone or conventional rehabilitation combined with interactive balance training for eight weeks. Outcomes were assessed using validated clinical scales measuring balance, fall risk, daily functioning, and emotional status.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Biofeedback-Based Interactive Posturographic Balance Training

Intervention Description (Experimental Arm) Participants received biofeedback-based interactive posturographic balance training using a multisensory platform that provides real-time visual feedback based on vertical pressure fluctuations detected from four force plates under the heels and forefeet. The system systematically challenges postural control under different sensory conditions, including eyes open, eyes closed, unstable surface, and head-position variations. Training sessions lasted 25 minutes, five days per week, for eight weeks and were conducted in addition to a standardized conventional rehabilitation program.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional Rehabilitation Program

Participants received a standardized conventional rehabilitation program consisting of neurophysiological facilitation techniques, range of motion exercises, muscle strengthening exercises, postural control training, weight-shifting exercises, and gait training. Sessions lasted 45 minutes per day, five days per week, for eight weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-15
Primary Completion
2021-10-15
Completion
2021-10-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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