Multisensory Augmentation for Post-stroke Standing Balance

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
36 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
Many individuals who experience a stroke have problems with their balance. In part, these balance problems may be due to sensory issues. This study will test whether sensory augmentation has the potential to improve post-stroke balance. Sensory augmentation is a method by which non-invasive vibration is used to enhance the sensory information available to users, which may make it easier to feel wh…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age of at least 21 years; 2. Experience of a stroke at least 6 months prior to participation; 3. Berg Balance Scale score less than 52 4. Ability to stand independently for at least 1 minute without wearing an AFO or other brace that would preclude delivery of stimulation to …
Contacts

Jesse C Dean, PhD

(843) 792-9566

Jesse.Dean@va.gov

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Aaron E Embry, DPT

(843) 792-8198

Aaron.Embry@va.gov

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