Effects of Local Vibrations Program of Dorsiflexor Muscles on Neuromotor Recovery in Subacute Stroke Patients.

Last updated: November 26, 2025
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stroke

Cerebral Ischemia

Treatment

Traditional quantified gait analysis

10 meters Walk Test

FACIT questionnaire (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy)

Clinical Study ID

NCT05945212
21PH266
2023-A00489-36
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of the vibration intervention proposed in the current study is to allow a better neuromotor recovery in subacute stroke patients when compared with standard rehabilitation alone. These last years, it has been proven that the solicitation of a muscle using vibrations may lead to positive effects on the neuromuscular function. Thus, the aim of the current study is to assess if the addition to a standard rehabilitation program of local vibrations sessions of the dorsiflexor muscles of the paretic limb of stroke patients may allow a better recovery of walking speed (primary outcome). One group using vibrations (i.e. experimental group) and one group with sham vibration (i.e. control group) will take part to this study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Stroke patients in subacute rehabilitation phase (between 14 days and 3 monthspost-stroke)

  • Presenting with a stroke, ischemic or hemorrhagic

  • Lower-limb deficiency with an initial motor testing < 4 according to the MRC scale

  • No neurological history with functional impact other than stroke

  • Having received informed information about the study and having signed the writtenconsent

  • Affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme.

  • Patients under guardianship may be included; they may give their consent with theassistance of their guardian.

If the participant is unable to write, their consent may be given and documented by other appropriate means in the presence of at least one impartial witness. In this case, the witness will sign and date the informed consent document.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Multiple stroke

  • Other neurological, cognitive or psychiatric conditions

  • Orthopedic ankle history compromising measurements

  • Botulinum toxin injected in the lower limb prior the study protocol

  • Patient with phlebitis or risk of thrombosis in the lower limb

  • Patient under tutorship

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 13
Primary Treatment: Traditional quantified gait analysis
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 12, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
May 15, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Centre Hospitalier Georges Claudinon

    Le Chambon-Feugerolles, 42500
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Centre Hospitalier Georges Claudinon

    Le Chambon-Feugerolles 3004775, 42500
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hôpital Marrel

    Rive-de-Gier, 42800
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hôpital Marrel

    Rive-de-Gier 2983408, 42800
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Centre Hospitalier de Roanne

    Roanne, 42300
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Centre Hospitalier de Roanne

    Roanne 2983362, 42300
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Service de SSR Val-Rosay

    Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, 69370
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Service de SSR Val-Rosay

    Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or 2980848, 69370
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hôpital Bellevue, CHU de Saint-etienne

    Saint-Etienne 2980291, 42100
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Service de SSR du Centre Le Clos Champirol

    Saint-Etienne 2980291, 42270
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon, site Henry Gabrielle

    Saint-Genis-Laval, 69230
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon, site Henry Gabrielle

    Saint-Genis-Laval 2979985, 69230
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Hôpital Bellevue, CHU de Saint-etienne

    Saint-Étienne, 42100
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Service de SSR du Centre Le Clos Champirol

    Saint-Étienne, 42270
    France

    Site Not Available

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