Stimulation for ankle muscles to improve balance after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a type of electrical stimulation, called Russian current, on the front shin muscles to see if it helps stroke patients stand steadier and lower their risk of falling.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had a stroke that left you with weakness in the muscles that lift your foot up (front of shin).
- You have mild or moderate muscle tightness (spasticity) in that leg — not severe.
- You are between 40 and 55 years old.
- Your body mass index (an estimate of body fat) is 30 or less.
- You are medically stable (no active infections or serious heart issues like atrial fibrillation).
- You do not have epilepsy, severe pain sensitivity problems, or a joint replacement in your leg.
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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