Light resistance exercise with blood flow restriction for people recovering from stroke
Tests light strength exercise with restricted blood flow in people after a stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Combined Effects of LIRT-BFR Therapy in Post- Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Sialkot, PakistanSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 50 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07646418, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Amin Welfare & Teaching HospitalSialkot, PakistanTaking 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?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07646418
- Record updated
- 12 June 2026
- Original description
Stroke is a focal neurological deficit of sudden onset, with symptoms lasting more than 24 hours leading to consequences like impacting physical abilities, cognitive functions and emotional well-being, speech and language difficulties. Among various rehabilitation program, Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with low intensity resistance training has shown its promising results. Blood flow restriction training, also called Kaatsu, originated in Japan. So this study aims to determine the combined effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor function in Post-Stroke Patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Combined Effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor Function in Post-Stroke Patients
Stroke is a focal neurological deficit of sudden onset, with symptoms lasting more than 24 hours leading to consequences like impacting physical abilities, cognitive functions and emotional well-being, speech and language difficulties. Among various rehabilitation program, Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with low intensity resistance training has shown its promising results. Blood flow restriction training, also called Kaatsu, originated in Japan. So this study aims to determine the combined effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor function in Post-Stroke Patients.
Inclusion: • 50 to 70 year of age (5); Both males and females (5); Generalized stroke population (both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke) (9); Post stroke patient after 1 month (5); Barthel index scores ≥ 20 (10); Spasticity level according to Modified Ashworth scale should be 1/+1 grade in the affected upper limb(7); Muscle strength at grade 3 according to MMT of affected upper limb (7).
Exclusion: • People with a history of mental/cognitive illness (9); History of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or recurrent stroke (8); Diabetes with peripheral neuropathy (5); Having resting blood pressure above 160/100 mmHg even after taking medications; Cardiovascular comorbidity (heart failure, unstable angina, aortic stenosis).