Two Rehabilitation Methods for Leg Movement After a Recent Stroke
Compares neurodevelopmental technique with mirror therapy for leg coordination and walking after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Neurodevelopmental Technique Versus Mirror Therapy in Sub-acute Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Lahore, 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 45 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07742020, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- University of lahore teaching hospitalLahore, 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
- University of Lahore
- Trial code
- NCT07742020
- Record updated
- 3 August 2026
- Original description
As neurodevelopmental technique and mirror therapy had different effects on lower limb coordination, functions and ambulation. Both had proven to be helpful in the stroke patients to gain functional independency. Therefore, there was need to find out the best treatment approach either NDT, mirror therapy or both are equally effective to improve motor functions, coordination and ambulation of lower limb. This study would provide the health professionals the evidence to use best technique among these according to improvement in patients' coordination, function and ambulation.The study will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted at the University of Lahore. A sample size of 40 will be randomly allocated by into two experimentals groups, (20 participants in each group), by the lottery method. All the screened and willing participants will be randomly allocated to two groups (Group A: Experimental group Neurodevelopmental technique, Group B: Experimental Group mirror therapy exercise) by lottery method. This study will be a single blinded study in which assessor will be blinded.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Neurodevelopmental Technique Versus Mirror Therapy on Coordination, Functions and Ambulation in Sub-acute Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
As neurodevelopmental technique and mirror therapy had different effects on lower limb coordination, functions and ambulation. Both had proven to be helpful in the stroke patients to gain functional independency. Therefore, there was need to find out the best treatment approach either NDT, mirror therapy or both are equally effective to improve motor functions, coordination and ambulation of lower limb. This study would provide the health professionals the evidence to use best technique among these according to improvement in patients' coordination, function and ambulation.The study will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted at the University of Lahore. A sample size of 40 will be randomly allocated by into two experimentals groups, (20 participants in each group), by the lottery method. All the screened and willing participants will be randomly allocated to two groups (Group A: Experimental group Neurodevelopmental technique, Group B: Experimental Group mirror therapy exercise) by lottery method. This study will be a single blinded study in which assessor will be blinded.
Inclusion: Age range between 45 to 65 years; Both genders; Sub-acute stroke hemiplegic cases; clinically stable, fully oriented and conscious; Both ischemic and hemorrhagic patients were be included; Patients with mini mental status examination (MMSE) (score > 23).
Exclusion: Patients had recurrent stroke; Any systemic conditions that limit functions such as; cardiac diseases (exertional dyspnea, angina, Myocardial Infarction, Pacemaker) Pulmonary diseases (Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis etc.), Diabatic neuropathy, Diabetic foot, Varicose veins etc; Other neurological conditions, such as; foot drop, muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinsonism; Any surgical and traumatic history of fractures, dislocations and/or brain injury due to any traumatic events; Any visual and hearing problem.