Rhythmic breathing exercises added to balance training after a stroke
Tests rhythmic breathing plus balance training for balance and trunk control after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Combined Effects of Rhythmic Breathing and Balance Training on Balance and Trunk Control in Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Sargodha, PakistanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
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The trial is looking for adults aged 45 to 65 who had a first ischemic stroke 3 to 6 months ago. It tests breathing exercises added to balance training.
- Age
- 45 to 65 years
- Sex
- Men and women can both join.
- Disease stage
- Sub-acute stroke (3-6 months after the stroke). First-ever ischemic stroke. Trunk Impairment score of 20 or less than 23. Mini Mental Score Examination above 24.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Severe visual hemianopsia
- Acute diseases of the heart, brain, kidney and other organs
- Sensory neuropathy such as diabetic neuropathy
- Balance problems caused by other neurological disorders
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Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 45 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07576166, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital SargodhaSargodha, PakistanContact: Hira JabeenTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07576166
- Record updated
- 8 May 2026
- Original description
The goal of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of rhythmic breathing and balance training on balance, trunk control and postural control in patients with sub-acute stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Combined Effects of Rhythmic Breathing Exercises and Balance Training on Balance and Trunk Control in Patients With Stroke
The goal of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of rhythmic breathing and balance training on balance, trunk control and postural control in patients with sub-acute stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Will there be a difference in combined effects of rhythmic breathing exercises and balance training on balance and trunk control in patients with stroke? * Will there be no difference in combined effects of rhythmic breathing exercises and balance training on balance and trunk control in patients with stroke? The participants will be evenly divided into two groups, * the experimental group will receive rhythmic breathing exercises along with balance training and conventional physical therapy * the control group will only receive balance training and physical therapy. Both the groups will perform their respective exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for consecutive 8 weeks.
Inclusion: Age 45-65 years old; Either gender; Sub-acute stroke (3-6months); The cognition level of patient according to Mini Mental Score Examination will be >24; The trunk control of patient based on Trunk Impairment score is 20 or less than 23; First-ever ischemic stroke; Ability to tolerate at least 60 min exercise according to berg scale scoring less than 8; Agree to sign the written informed consents.
Exclusion: • Severe visual hemianopsia; Acute diseases of the heart, brain, kidney and other organs; Sensory neuropathy such as diabetic neuropathy; Balance dysfunction due to other neurological disorders.