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A study to examine the effect of lateral head tilt on verticality perception and balance among stroke population.

Immediate effect of ipsilesional head tilt on balance in patients with altered perception of verticality secondary to acute hemispheric stroke.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/04/013372
Enrollment
20
Registered
2018-04-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- First ever acute hemispheric stroke.

Interventions

Intervention1: Auberts effects: Participants in experimental group will receive 10 minutes of intervention wherein they will be seated on chair/wheelchair and then their head will be passively tilted

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults with first ever hemispheric stroke (Medically diagnosed on the basis of radiological findings). 2. SVV deviation more than 30 to contralesional side. 3. Patients within 3 months post stroke with ability to comprehend and follow simple verbal instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Poor cognitive function level (Mini Mental State Examination 2. Participants above 65 years of age. 3. Previous history of any central or peripheral nervous system dysfunction. 4. Stroke involving PCA territory, brainstem or having lacunar lesions. 5. Any lower limb fractures that can affect posture. 6. Patients who are medically not stable and who cannot maintain sitting (supported / unsupported) for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS)Timepoint: PRE and POST intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJinny Joy

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

kommineniparthas@gmail.com9632615507

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026