NCT07616622Enrolling by invitation
Roods vs PNF for Upper Limb Function in Acute MCA Stroke
Comparison Between Roods Facilitatory Techniques and Sequential PNF Pattern on Upper Limb Function in Acute Phase of Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 1 Jun 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke often causes weakness or stiffness in the arm and hand, making daily activities difficult. This study compares two physical therapy approaches - Rood's facilitatory techniques (using touch, quick stretch, and ice to activate muscles) and PNF sequential patterns (using diagonal movement patterns) - to improve arm function in acute stroke patients. Both groups will also receive neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). A total of 28 patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups and receive treatment three times per week for eight weeks. Arm function will be measured using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and muscle stiffness will be measured using the Modified Ashworth Scale before and after treatment.
- Status (registry)
- Enrolling by invitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 28 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 23 May 2026
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2026
- Primary completion date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07616622
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 28
- From 1 Jan 2026 to the primary completion date, 15 Jun 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Severe coexisting medical disorders (heart, liver, kidney failure; malignant tumors)
- Severe cognitive impairment or aphasia preventing adherence or consent (MMSE below threshold)
- Skin sores, ulcers, or hypersensitivity (e.g., to cold) contraindicated for sensory stimulation
Other
- Fixed musculoskeletal abnormalities or contracture in affected upper limb
- Refusal or inability to give informed consent
Who the study is looking for
- Adults (40-60 years) with confirmed MCA stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) on neuroimaging (CT or MRI)
- Mild to moderate upper limb motor dysfunction with MRC ≥2 for proximal limb motor strength
- Cognitive competence to understand instructions (MoCA ≥19 or equivalent)
- First stroke, acute or subacute phase
- Willingness to provide written informed consent
- Both male and female genders
Age in the registry: 40 years to 60 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Faisalabad Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Faisalābad | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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