Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Balance and Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: NMES will be applied to the abdominal muscles using a multichannel stimulator. Each session will last approximately 20 minutes, administered 5 times per week for a total of 15 sessions, in addition to core stabilization exercise program performed with the same frequency.

Core Stabilization Exercises: Participants will perform a structured core stabilization exercise program. The program will be administered 5 times per week for a total of 15 sessions.

Study summary

Stroke is a leading cause of balance impairment and trunk muscle weakness, which restricts independence in daily activities. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a safe rehabilitation method to activate muscles. This study will evaluate the effects of NMES applied to the abdominal muscles on balance and ultrasound-measured muscle thickness in stroke patients. The findings may provide evidence for new treatment strategies to enhance trunk function and improve quality of life after stroke.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale) — Baseline and after 15 sessions (≈3 weeks)
  Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS; maximum score: 56, minimum score: 0). Higher scores indicate better balance, lower scores indicate worse balance.
• Abdominal Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound) — Baseline and after 15 sessions (≈3 weeks)]
  Abdominal muscle thickness will be measured in millimeters by ultrasound at rest. Higher values indicate greater muscle thickness.

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