NCT07724860Completed
Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises and Frenkel Exercises on Balance and Coordination in Stroke
Comparing the Effect of Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises and Frenkel Exercises on Balance and Coordination in Patients With Stroke
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 24 Jul 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Stroke, often caused by cerebral circulation disruption can lead to transient or permanent brain function deficit it is a leading cause of disability and death globally, with a particularly high burden in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Balance and coordination impairments are common post-stroke, severely impacting patients' mobility and quality of life. While Cawthorne-Cooksey and Frenkel exercises are low-cost rehabilitation techniques known to aid balance and coordination, there is limited evidence comparing their effectiveness in stroke patients. This study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of Cawthorne-Cooksey and Frenkel exercises on improving balance and coordination in post-stroke patients. Specific goals include determining which protocol leads to faster and more sustained improvements and providing evidence-based recommendations for stroke rehabilitation.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 22 (actual)
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2026
- Start date
- 1 Jul 2025
- Primary completion date
- 1 Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07724860
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 22
- From 1 Jul 2025 to the primary completion date, 1 Feb 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- History of multiple strokes or recurrent strokes
- Individuals with a history of neurological deficits other than stroke, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders, visual or auditory impairments
- Any contraindications to start rehabilitation (i.e. severe uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes or unstable angina)
- Use of assistive devices
Who the study is looking for
- Adults aged 40-75 years
- First-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, diagnosed within the past 3-6 months (subacute phase)
- Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 21-40 (indicating moderate balance impairment)
- Ability to follow instructions (Mini-Mental State Exam score ≥ 24)
- No previous participation in a rehabilitation program
Age in the registry: 40 years to 75 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sehat Medical Complex Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lahore | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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