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Effects of Stimulated Occlusal Imbalance and Jaw Clenching on Balance and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Ipsilesional Side Stimulated Occlusal Imbalance, Contralesional Side Stimulated Occlusal Imbalance, and 1 other intervention for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of stimulated occlusal imbalance and jaw clenching on balance and fall risk in patients with stroke.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In this group, a 1 cm thick cotton roll will be placed on the ipsilesional occlusal surfaces of the patients, and they will be instructed to hold it in place without clenching.
In this group, a 1 cm thick cotton roll will be placed on the contralesional occlusal surfaces of the patients, and they will be instructed to hold it in place without clenching.
In this group, a 1 cm thick cotton roll will be placed on both occlusal surfaces, and the patients will then be instructed to clench their teeth.