NCT06927505Completed
Comparative Effects of Unstable Surfaces and Bobath on Trunk Impairment, Posture and Balance in Post Stroke Patients.
Comparative Effects of Unstable Surfaces and Bobath Based Trunk Exercises on Trunk Impairment, Postural Control and Balance in Stroke Patients.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 22 Aug 2025
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Stroke is an acute, focal neurological deficit attributed to vascular injury (infarction, hemorrhage) of the central nervous system. Trunk control, balance and posture are often impaired after stroke. Trunk and lower limb balance are vital for stroke patients as they significantly impact their functional independence, mobility, and safety. Training on unstable surfaces enhances core strength, balance, coordination, and proprioception. Bobath approach emphasizes the use of controlled, functional movements to enhance postural control and stability. This study aims to determine the comparative effectiveness of trunk training on unstable surfaces and bobath approach on trunk impairment, postural control and balance in stroke patients. The sample size will consist of 45 participants. Group A (unstable surfaces trunk training) and Group B (bobath based trunk training) will receive treatment session of 60 minutes for 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Data will be collected using various assessment tools, including the Trunk impairment scale, Berg balance scale and Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) in stroke patients. Assessment will be carried out at baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week and at 16th week after discontinuation of treatment. The data will be entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Repeated measures ANOVA will be performed for the with-in group analysis, whereas between-group analysis will be performed using one-way ANOVA.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 58 (actual)
- First submitted
- 7 Apr 2025
- Start date
- 20 Dec 2024
- Primary completion date
- 30 Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT06927505
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 58
- From 20 Dec 2024 to the primary completion date, 30 Jul 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Patients with contraindications to exercise, preexisting neurological disorders, severe communication impairments and history of diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders.
Other
- Participants having given criteria will be excluded from this study:
- Patient with recurrent attacks.
- Patients who are not able to follow command.
- Patients who have severe limitations in passive range of motion at lower extremities.
- Patients undergoing any other balance training protocol.
- Patients who are unable to sit independently for 30 seconds.
Who the study is looking for
- Subjects fulfilling given criteria will be included in this study:
- Subjects with first onset of stroke.
- Minimum duration for onset of stroke is (3-6) months.
- Subjects aged 25 to 65 years.
- Both male and female genders.
- Patients who are able to follow command.
- Patients who are able to sit independently for 30 seconds.
- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) of ≥ 26/30 indicating intact Cognition.
Age in the registry: 25 years to 65 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Sargodha | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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