Strengthening leg muscles after stroke or spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a specific type of muscle exercise (eccentric strengthening) to improve ankle strength and movement in people who have had a stroke or spinal cord injury within the last 6 months. It aims to help with muscle activation and structure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You had a stroke or an incomplete spinal cord injury less than 6 months ago.
- You are currently staying at Nantes University Hospital for rehabilitation.
- You have some voluntary movement in your ankle (rated 2-4 on a 0-5 strength scale).
- You have not had ankle surgery in the last 3 months or muscle injections in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any bone or joint problems that would make exercise unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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