Otago exercises and balance training for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests two simple programs—Otago exercises (leg and balance movements) and a fear-reduction technique—to help people who had a stroke improve balance, reduce falls, and overcome fear of falling. It is designed for those still able to walk and in the early weeks of recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old
- You had an ischemic stroke (blocked blood vessel in the brain) within the last few months
- You can walk, even if you need someone to help or use a cane or walker
- You have no memory or thinking problems that would make it hard to follow instructions (based on a short thinking test score between 18 and 24)
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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