Effect of Pressure Splints on Lower Extremity Functions in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Hemiplegia (weakness or paralysis on one side of the body) often impacts the lower extremities, making it challenging for patients to walk or move their legs effectively. This study aims to explore the effects of pressure splints on the lower extremity movement and function in individuals who have experienced a stroke and suffer from hemiplegia. Pressure splints are specialized devices designed to support and enhance muscle function by applying gentle pressure to the affected limbs. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Splint Group (SG) or the Control Group (CG). The duration of the intervention will be six weeks. During this period, all the participants will receive neurodevelopmental therapy. In the SG exercises will be done with the help of the lower extremity pressure splints while participants in the CG will join the exercises without any splint. This study is significant as it may lead to the development of new methods to enhance recovery for stroke patients and offer better rehabilitation options.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Having hemiplegia because of stroke

• Time since stroke: 1 month to 1 year

• Ability to Participate (a score of \>24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination).

• Being voluntary

• Age between 50-80

Locations
Other Locations
Lebanon
Monseigneur Cortbawi Hospital
RECRUITING
Jounieh
Contact Information
Primary
Çiçek Günday, Asst. Prof.
cicek.gunday@istinye.edu.tr
0090 850 283 60 00
Backup
Ousama Maarbani, Physiotherapist
ousama.maarbani@stu.istinye.edu.tr
0090 850 283 60 00
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-13
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Splint Group
Participants in this group will receive a rehabilitation program including neurodevelopmental therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. In addition to the rehabilitation program, a Johnston pressure splint will be applied to the affected lower extremity during therapy sessions. The intervention aims to provide controlled pressure and support to improve motor recovery, balance, and gait in hemiplegic stroke patients.
Active_comparator: Control Group
Participants in this group will receive a rehabilitation program including neurodevelopmental therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques without the pressure splint. This group will serve to compare the effects of standard rehabilitation alone versus rehabilitation combined with pressure splinting.
Sponsors
Leads: Istinye University

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