Laser feedback to improve balance after a stroke
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a laser pointer to give visual feedback during balance exercises can help people recovering from a stroke improve their standing balance. It may help those who are currently in a rehabilitation facility.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have had a stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic).
- You are in a rehabilitation or intermediate care unit for recovery after a stroke.
- You can stand with help for at least 10 seconds.
- You do not have severe dementia, spasticity, or balance problems that would prevent participation.
- You have not needed significant help with daily tasks before the stroke.
- You can see well enough to follow a laser beam.
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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