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Stroke, IschemicNCT07011888

Innovative Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation

A study testing SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation Program in people with Stroke, Ischemic and Chronic Stroke Survivors, run by Sevval Yesilkır at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This study reports a single-case rehabilitation program for a chronic stroke patient focusing on innovative physiotherapy techniques. Over six weeks, the patient will undergo combined treatments including vestibular rehabilitation therapy, ultrasound therapy, and functional hand therapy using Saebo devices. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 to 50 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Stroke, Ischemic, Chronic Stroke Survivors
What is being tested?
SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation Program
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Nov 2025to 30 Jan 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 50 to 50 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults aged 18 years and older.
  • Diagnosis of chronic ischemic stroke (more than 6 months post-stroke).
  • Presence of motor dysfunction, balance impairment, or gait difficulties related to stroke.
  • Willingness and ability to participate in a comprehensive rehabilitation program involving physical therapy and device-assisted interventions (e.g., SaeboStim GO, Saebo Glove).

Who cannot join

  • Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases or active infections that would interfere with rehabilitation.
  • Severe psychiatric disorders that would impede participation.
  • Contraindications to the use of physical therapy devices or interventions used in the study.
  • Severe orthopedic conditions that preclude participation in the rehabilitation program.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Sevval Yesilkır, MSc contact

+90 530 869 64 76

sevvalyslkr98@gmail.com

Gizem Ergezen Sahin, Dr. Assistant Professor contact

+90 216 681 24 70

gergezen@medipol.edu.tr

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Beykoz, 34815

    Gizem Ergzen Sahin, Dr. Assistant Professor, +90 216 681 24 70, gergezen@medipol.edu.tr

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Current and Innovative Physiotherapy Practices in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Clinical Case Report

This study reports a single-case rehabilitation program for a chronic stroke patient focusing on innovative physiotherapy techniques. Over six weeks, the patient will undergo combined treatments including vestibular rehabilitation therapy, ultrasound therapy, and functional hand therapy using Saebo devices. The goal is to improve motor functions and daily living independence. This report aims to share clinical insights and outcomes to support stroke rehabilitation practices.

Read the detailed description

This single-case clinical report presents a comprehensive rehabilitation program for a stroke patient over a period of six weeks. The intervention consists of three main components:

  1. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): Exercises aimed at improving ocular motor control, balance, and vestibulo-ocular reflex through specific eye movements and walking patterns, progressing in difficulty over time.
  2. Ultrasound Therapy: Application of low-frequency portable ultrasound to targeted muscle groups to reduce spasticity and promote muscle relaxation, performed in prone or side-lying positions.
  3. Functional Hand Rehabilitation: Use of SaeboStim GO and Saebo Glove devices to reduce spasticity in upper limb muscles and enhance hand function through electrical stimulation and active-assisted exercises.

Throughout the program, treatment sessions are conducted three times weekly, each lasting two hours. Outcomes related to motor improvement, spasticity reduction, and functional independence are monitored and evaluated using descriptive statistics and time-series analysis.

The purpose of this report is to provide detailed clinical insights into the application of combined innovative physiotherapy methods in stroke rehabilitation and to highlight their potential benefits.

Being tested
SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation Program
Keywords
chronic stroke, Saebo, ultrasound therapy, vestibular training, stroke rehabilitation, balance, case report, functional independence
Medical subject headings
Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation ProgramDevice

    Also called vestibular rehabilitation therapy, therapeutic ultrasound

    The intervention consists of a comprehensive rehabilitation program for a chronic stroke patient, utilizing the SaeboStim GO device combined with the Saebo Glove orthosis to facilitate and strengthen hand and upper limb motor function. The program also includes therapeutic ultrasound to support tissue healing, and vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) to enhance motor learning and engagement. This combined approach aims to improve motor skills, balance, gait, daily living activities, and cognitive functions over a treatment period of six months.

Study groups in NCT07011888
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Single-Case Rehabilitation InterventionExperimentalThis arm involves a rehabilitation program for a chronic stroke patient including VRT (Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy), therapeutic ultrasound, and use of SaeboStim GO device combined with Saebo Glove orthosis to improve motor skills, balance, gait, activities of daily living, and cognitive functions.
Receives: Device: SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation Program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Barthel Index

    The Barthel Index (BI) is a widely used functional assessment tool developed to assess an individual's level of independence in activities of daily living. It assesses ten basic categories, including feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowel and bladder control, toilet use, transfers (bed to chair), mobility on flat surfaces, and stair climbing. Each category is scored based on the level of assistance the individual requires; the total scores ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater functional independence. Score between 0-20 indicate severe dependency, 21-60 moderate dependency, 61-90 mild dependency, 91-99 near-complete independence, 100 complete independence. The Turkish version of the Barthel Index has been validated for clinical use.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  2. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment

    The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a short, multidimensional cognitive assessment tool developed to detect mild cognitive impairments in the early stages. The test aims to measure performance in various cognitive domains such as attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visual-spatial skills, abstraction, calculation, and orientation in time and space. The MoCA is scored out of a total of 30 points, and based on generally accepted thresholds, a score of 26 and above indicates normal cognitive functioning, while a score of 25 and below indicates a risk of cognitive impairment. Since educational level may affect the result, it is recommended to add one point to the final score for individuals with less than 12 years of education. A validated Turkish version of the MoCA is used in this study.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  3. Modified Falls Efficacy Scale

    The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES) is a self-report-based tool that assesses the fear of falling individuals experience while performing their daily activities. The scale consists of 14 items, each scored between 0 (no confidence) to 10 (complete confidence). The highest possible total score is 140, with an average score of up to 10. Higher average scores indicate a low fear of falling during the activity, while lower scores indicate a high level of fear. The Turkish version of the MFES has been validated for use in clinical assessments.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  4. Fugl-Meyer Assessment

    Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) originally evaluates five components: lower extremity motor function (FMA-LE, maximum score 34) and upper extremity motor function (FMA-UE, maximum score 66), sensory function (maximum score 24), balance (maximum score 14), range of motion (maximum score 44) and joint pain (maximum score 44). Two areas will be evaluated in this study: FMA-LE and FMA-UE. FMA-LE includes six categories such as basic reflex movements in the lower extremity, voluntary movements with muscle synergies, coordination and movement speed (tremor, dysmetria, timing). Most tasks are scored between 0 and 2; 0 indicates no movement, 1 partial movement and 2 correct movement. The FMA-UE assesses nine categories for the upper extremity: primary reflexes, flexor synergy, extensor synergy, combined synergy movements, out-of-synergy movements, wrist movements, hand movements, and coordination (tremor, dysmetria, speed). Most tasks are similarly scored from 0 to 2.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  5. Wolf Motor Function Test

    The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) is a timed-based, task-oriented performance test developed to assess upper extremity motor function following stroke. This test, which consists of 15 tasks in total, allows for the monitoring of changes in motor skills over time. The first six tasks involve timed movements of joint segments, while the remaining nine tasks evaluate holistic functional movements. Each task is scored both for completion time (in seconds) and movement quality on a scale from 0 to 5 with the maximum score is 75. The WMFT provides both qualitative and quantitative data, making it a reliable tool for tracking rehabilitation progress.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  6. Berg Balance Scale

    The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a highly clinically valid and reliable tool used to assess balance performance. It is especially preferred for older adults and individuals with neurological disorders such as stroke, to determine the risk of falling due to balance issues. The scale consists of 14 tasks, each scored from 0 to 4, with a maximum total score of 56. The tasks include sitting, standing, turning, bending, and standing on one leg, covering a range of functional balance abilities. Lower scores are associated with a higher risk of falling; scores below 45 are generally considered clinically significant for fall risk.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

  7. Timed Up and Go Test

    The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) is a time-based test used to measure functional mobility and fall risk by assessing how long it takes for an individual to complete a sequence of daily movements. It is frequently used to objectively assess mobility levels in older adults and patients with neurological or orthopedic conditions. During the test, the individual rises from the chair, walks three meters forward, turns around, walks back to the starting point, and sits down again. This process is timed in seconds using a stopwatch. Times under 10 seconds are considered normal levels of mobility; values between 11 and 14 seconds indicate mild mobility limitation; times over 15 seconds are associated with reduced functional independence and increased fall risk. Times above 20 seconds may raise concerns about the ability to live independently; and times exceeding 30 seconds indicate severe mobility impairment and a high risk of falls.

    Measured: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Jun 2025
  2. Study start15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jan 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
This is a single-group interventional study involving one participant who will receive a rehabilitation program including VRT, ultrasound therapy, NMES, and the use of SaeboStim GO and Saebo Glove devices. The study aims to evaluate the effects of this combined intervention on motor skills, balance, gait ability, independence in daily activities, and cognitive functions over the treatment period.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07011888
Sponsor's protocol ID
E-10840098-202.3.02-3288
Other IDs
E-10840098-202.3.02-3288
Status last verified
Jun 2025
First submitted
2 Jun 2025
Last updated
1 Oct 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No: This study involves a single patient case report, and sharing individual participant data may compromise patient privacy and confidentiality. Therefore, IPD sharing is not planned.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing SaeboStim GO with Saebo Glove Rehabilitation Program in people with Stroke, Ischemic and Chronic Stroke Survivors, run by Sevval Yesilkır at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Sevval Yesilkır, MSc (+90 530 869 64 76, sevvalyslkr98@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Barthel Index (time frame: The beginning of study and after 6 weeks). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Oct 2025.

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