NCT07436975

Thoracic Spinal Manipulation in Stroke

Effects of Thoracic Spinal Manipulation on Balance, Fall Risk, and Thoracic Mobility in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Crossover Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of thoracic spinal manipulation on balance, fall risk, and thoracic mobility of the patients with chronic stroke.

Detailed description

The study, utilizing a randomized crossover design, is planned to be conducted on a minimum of 26 patients with stroke who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients included in the study will be randomly assigned to receive both placebo thoracic spinal manipulation and thoracic spinal manipulation interventions.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Thoracic Spinal Manipulation	This technique is based on the application of a high-velocity, low-amplitude force to the thoracic spine with the aim of increasing thoracic mobility.
OTHER	Placebo Thoracic Spinal Manipulation	This intervention is a classic method used to evaluate the effect of thoracic spinal manipulation.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-16
• Primary completion: 2026-05-01
• Completion: 2026-05-01
• First posted: 2026-02-27
• Last updated: 2026-04-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)