Influence of relaxation technique to reduce the tiredness which is faced by patients with stroke.

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on fatigue in stroke patients-A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/04/051768

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G968- Other specified disorders of central nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a relaxation technique which can be done either in supine or sitting position This includes tensing or contracting and re

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Acute stroke patients both right and left CVA are included. 2.Patient should be medically stable. 3.Patients with MMSE above 20. 4.Both ischemic and haemorrhage stroke. 5.Fatigue severity scale > 36. 6.Glasgow coma scale > 12

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient with severe cognitive or communication difficulties. 2.Presence of any co-morbidity such as painful musculoskeletal conditions like fractures or other conditions. 3.Modified Ashworth Scale 1+ and above.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
FATIGUE SEVERITY SCALETimepoint: 2 times - pre- treatment and after 5 days post treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Purusotham Chippala

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

chippala1979@gmail.com9916460185

Outcome results

None listed

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