StrokeNCT07554794
Vibration Training for Patients With Chronic Stroke
A study testing vibration training in people with Stroke, run by CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
A 4-week program of vibration training in a seated position combined with conventional rehabilitation led to significant improvements in unaffected side lower limb muscle strength, functional recovery, quality of life, and self-esteem in patients with chronic stroke. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- vibration training
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 18 Apr 2023to 31 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 20 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- hospitalization for chronic stroke (≥ 6 months since onset)
- age ≥ 20 years
- Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
- able to communicate verbally or nonverbally and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese
- modified Rankin Scale of 2 to 4
- Brunnstrom stage ≥ 3
- willing to participate with consent to randomization
Who cannot join
- transient ischemic attack
- neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders of the both upper or lower limbs or history of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months
- deep vein thrombosis
- pacemaker implantation
- unstable conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, or psychiatric disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Taiwan1 site
Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University
Taipei
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Muscle Strength, Functional Recovery, Quality of Life, and Self-Esteem in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A 4-week program of vibration training in a seated position combined with conventional rehabilitation led to significant improvements in unaffected side lower limb muscle strength, functional recovery, quality of life, and self-esteem in patients with chronic stroke. No significant improvement was noted in affected side lower limb muscle strength. These findings highlight the integration of localized muscle vibration training into rehabilitation as a promising strategy for treating individuals with chronic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- vibration training
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
vibration trainingDevice
seated vibration training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| patients with chronic stroke underwent conventional rehabilitation plus vibration training | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: vibration training |
| patients with chronic stroke underwent conventional rehabilitation | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
muscle strength measured by manual muscle test
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
functional recovery measured by Barthel index
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
functional recovery measured by Stroke Impact Scale
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
quality of life measured by short form 12 health survey
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
self-esteem measured by Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Apr 2026
- Study start18 Apr 2023
- Primary completion31 Mar 2025
- Study completion31 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD, Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07554794
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- A202305061
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Muscle Strength, Functional Recovery, Quality of Life, and Self-Esteem in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07554794
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- A202305061
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhDUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A 4-week program of vibration training in a seated position combined with conventional rehabilitation led to significant improvements in unaffected side lower limb muscle strength, functional recovery, quality of life, and self-esteem in patients with chronic stroke. No significant improvement was noted in affected side lower limb muscle strength. These findings highlight the integration of localized muscle vibration training into rehabilitation as a promising strategy for treating individuals with chronic stroke.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| patients with chronic stroke underwent conventional rehabilitation plus vibration training | Experimental | Device: vibration training |
| patients with chronic stroke underwent conventional rehabilitation | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- hospitalization for chronic stroke (≥ 6 months since onset)
- age ≥ 20 years
- Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
- able to communicate verbally or nonverbally and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese
- modified Rankin Scale of 2 to 4
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- transient ischemic attack
- neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders of the both upper or lower limbs or history of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months
- deep vein thrombosis
- pacemaker implantation
- unstable conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, or psychiatric disorders
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| vibration trainingseated vibration training | Device | patients with chronic stroke underwent conventional rehabilitation plus vibration training |
Primary outcome
muscle strength measured by manual muscle test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
functional recovery measured by Barthel index
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
functional recovery measured by Stroke Impact Scale
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
2 secondary outcomes
quality of life measured by short form 12 health survey
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
self-esteem measured by Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Apr 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing vibration training in people with Stroke, run by CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 7 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Apr 2026. 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 Taiwan. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
muscle strength measured by manual muscle test (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks). The study lists 3 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 28 Apr 2026.