The effect of positive emotions on balance in chronic stroke patients

Not Applicable

• Conditions: stroke.; Incl.:Cerebrovascular accident NOSExcl.:sequelae of stroke; I69.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20240512061763N1
• Lead Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Having a first-ever stroke diagnosis by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Diseases(ICD) criteria.
No history of any other neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric diseases, acute pain, or addiction based on the patient's report, family history, physician, or medical records.
A minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 5 years since the participant's stroke.
Ability to walk independently for at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices.
No severe depression based on Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale-Depression- Depression subscale<7 and Beck Depression Index<29.
No cognitive impairment based on Montreal Cognitive Assessment>23.
Absence of apathy based on Dimensional Apathy Scale <39
Inability to communicate effectively with others

Exclusion Criteria

If a participant shows no interest in continuing participation (absence for two or three consecutive sessions).
If a participant suffers a stroke again.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional balance. Timepoint: One day before the intervention, one day after the intervention, and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Berg Balance scale, Timed up and go test, Activities-based balance confidence.