Plain-English translation of NCT06726941 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is studying how exercise and rehabilitation help the brain heal and rewire itself after a stroke that causes weakness on one side of the body (called hemiplegia). Researchers will measure changes in specific genes and brain chemicals that are linked to recovery, and track how much your strength and daily abilities improve. The goal is to understand exactly how exercise helps your brain bounce back.
Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and rehabilitation is proven to help people recover better. However, scientists still don't fully understand the biological mechanisms — the brain changes — that allow this recovery to happen. This study aims to identify those mechanisms so future treatments can be even more targeted and effective.
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You would attend a structured physiotherapy and rehabilitation program at the clinic, working with professional therapists on exercises designed to help your recovery. Throughout the program, researchers would measure changes in your genes and brain chemistry (through blood samples), track your muscle strength, spasticity levels, and how well you can perform daily activities like dressing or walking. The study evaluates not just your physical progress, but the biological changes happening in your brain that enable that recovery.
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Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Enrollment target
~48 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
25 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2025.
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Central contact
Hasan Toktaş, Professor
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
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