Assessment of Trunk Control and Postural Instability in Patients With Various Neurological Disorders (Stroke, Parkinson, Sclerosis Multiplex) Using Objective Tools (TecnoBody ProKin Posturometry, 3D Motion Analysis)

NCT07411664 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: IG/1356-0/2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Nowadays, stroke is one of the most common leading causes of death in many countries. As the number of stroke patients is increasing, even in younger age groups, there is an increasing need to improve their rehabilitation. In order for this process to start, it is inevitable to integrate the latest recommendations of health and sports science into rehabilitation, in addition to medicine, so that the treatment is as complex as possible. Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurological diseases, in addition to stroke. The most significant damage can be experienced in motor functions, since one of the main symptoms of the disease is slowed movement, tremor and balance disorders. This postural change can lead to many other musculoskeletal changes, which is why Parkinson's disease is an extremely complex disease that also requires a complex treatment. The third disease examined in our research is multiple sclerosis (MS), which is also one of the most significant nervous system diseases, with nearly 1 million cases registered so far. The most common symptoms of MS patients are weakness, numbness, dizziness, coordination and balance disorders, as well as changes and uncertainty in the gait pattern. One of the essential foundations of rehabilitation after neurological diseases is neurorehabilitation, since the process will only be truly effective if cognitive and motor functions are developed in parallel. In the case of neurological diseases, as we can see above, one of the most significant symptoms is coordination and balance disorders. When the nervous system is affected, trunk control and the patient's posture will always change, depending on the given disease and the individual. One of the fundamental goals of rehabilitation should be to develop stability and postural control, because without these, we will not be able to effectively develop and restore the patients' significant motor functions. This is why it is important that neurological patients are assessed from this perspective as early as possible, so that their treatment plan can be adapted to their disease and themselves as much as possible.

Conditions

Stroke; PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder); Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

posturometry; neurorehabilitation; virtual therapy; 3D analysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Posturometry

  With Tecnobody's ProKin stabilometer and posturometer device static and dynamic balance can be measured. Using various programs, the device determines the center of mass (CoP) (mm2) of the patient's body and is able to accurately determine the patient's proprioceptive perception. Furthermore, ProKin can examine the joint movements of the trunk and lower limbs together or even separately.

  3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• 3D motion analysis

  3 weeks

Study Arms (3)

stroke instability group

EXPERIMENTAL

Mapping of coordination, balance and gait pattern disorders caused by stroke. After diagnosis, introducing a neurorehabilitation exercise program that improves postural instability by supplementing virtual therapy with conventional balance and coordination exercises. Investigating the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation treatments through therapy. Changes in neurological status after intervention.

Device: Stroke posturo/3D group

Parkinson instability group

EXPERIMENTAL

Mapping of coordination, balance and gait patterns disorders caused by Parkinson's disease. After diagnosis, introducing a neurorehabilitation exercise program that improves postural instability by supplementing virtual therapy with conventional balance and coordination exercises. Investigating the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation treatments through therapy. Changes in neurological status after intervention.

Device: Parkinson posturo/3D group

Multiple sclerosis instability group

EXPERIMENTAL

Mapping of coordination, balance and gait patterns disorders caused by multiple sclerosis. After diagnosis, introducing a neurorehabilitation exercise program that improves postural instability by supplementing virtual therapy with conventional balance and coordination exercises. Investigating the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation treatments through therapy. Changes in neurological status after intervention.

Device: Multiple sclerosis posturo/3D group

Interventions

Stroke posturo/3D group DEVICE

The Tecnobody ProKin stabilometer and posturometer is currently one of the most effective tools for objectively measuring static and dynamic balance. It can effectively measure the trunk control and sense of balance of patients in several ways: on stable or unstable surfaces, and while standing on one or two legs. With the help of various programs, the device determines the oscillations of the center of mass (CoP) of the patient's body, and is able to accurately determine the patient's proprioceptive perception. Furthermore, ProKin is able to examine the joint movements of the trunk and lower limbs together or even separately. Thanks to these quantified data, we have the opportunity to map the postural instability and balance disorders caused by different patient groups, and thus we will be able to provide a more accurate treatment for our patients. With 3D motion analysis stride length, stride width and the number of steps in 10 meters were measured.

stroke instability group

Parkinson posturo/3D group DEVICE

The Tecnobody ProKin stabilometer and posturometer is currently one of the most effective tools for objectively measuring static and dynamic balance. It can effectively measure the trunk control and sense of balance of patients in several ways: on stable or unstable surfaces, and while standing on one or two legs. With the help of various programs, the device determines the oscillations of the center of mass (CoP) of the patient's body, and is able to accurately determine the patient's proprioceptive perception. Furthermore, ProKin is able to examine the joint movements of the trunk and lower limbs together or even separately. Thanks to these quantified data, we have the opportunity to map the postural instability and balance disorders caused by different patient groups, and thus we will be able to provide a more accurate treatment for our patients. With 3D motion analysis stride length, stride width and the number of steps in 10 meters were measured.

Parkinson instability group

Multiple sclerosis posturo/3D group DEVICE

The Tecnobody ProKin stabilometer and posturometer is currently one of the most effective tools for objectively measuring static and dynamic balance. It can effectively measure the trunk control and sense of balance of patients in several ways: on stable or unstable surfaces, and while standing on one or two legs. With the help of various programs, the device determines the oscillations of the center of mass (CoP) of the patient's body, and is able to accurately determine the patient's proprioceptive perception. Furthermore, ProKin is able to examine the joint movements of the trunk and lower limbs together or even separately. Thanks to these quantified data, we have the opportunity to map the postural instability and balance disorders caused by different patient groups, and thus we will be able to provide a more accurate treatment for our patients. With 3D motion analysis stride length, stride width and the number of steps in 10 meters were measured.

Multiple sclerosis instability group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

• multiple strokes in the medical history
• systolic blood pressure less than 120 or greater than 160 mmHg
• orthostatic hypotension
• carotid artery stenosis
• severe heart disease
• hemophilia
• traumatic brain injury
• seizure disorder
• untreated diabetes
• abnormal electroencephalography
• Mini Mental Test score \< 22
• abnormal blood panel
• use of sedatives
• irregular medication
• severe aphasia (Western Aphasia Battery ≤ 25)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital

Kaposvár, Somogy County, 7400, Hungary

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Parkinson Disease; Multiple Sclerosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Parkinsonian Disorders; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Movement Disorders; Synucleinopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS; Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System; Demyelinating Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Immune System Diseases

Study Officials

• József Dr. Tollár

  Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head of Department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 18, 2025
• First Posted: February 17, 2026
• Study Start: August 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2028
• Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

HU (1)