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A Comparison of exercises to help improve balance and coordination in stroke patients

Comparision of multidirectional step with weight shifting and Frenkels exercise to improve balance coordination and quality of life in stroke patients - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081415
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: multidirectional step with weight shifting: Patient should stand barefoot with their hands on side of the trunk. A mirror will be placed in front of them for visual feedback. First p

Sponsors

Deepthi M
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants for this study will include individuals who voluntarily agree to participate and provide written informed consent. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 40 and 65 years and have a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score greater than 25 points. They should demonstrate the ability to maintain an independent standing posture for at least 30 seconds and be capable of walking independently for 10 meters without the use of an assistive device. Additionally, participants must have a muscle strength grade of 3+ and be able to comprehend and follow verbal commands given by the therapist.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they have a history of other neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer s disease or Parkinson s disease. Individuals with a recent myocardial infarction or unstable angina will not be considered for participation. Patients with dementia, impaired alertness, or severe lower extremity orthopedic conditions that may affect mobility will also be excluded. Additionally, those with impaired vision or those taking antispasmodic medications (e.g., baclofen, dantrolene sodium) or any other drugs that could affect balance will not be eligible for the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Berg balance scale 2. Lower extremity motor coordination test Timepoint: pre intervention (0weeks) post intervention (6weeks)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Stroke specific quality of life scaleTimepoint: pre intervention (0weeks) post intervention (6weeks)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Srihari sharma

dayananda sagar unviersity College of Physiotherapy

srihari-physio@dsu.edu.in9886040520

Outcome results

None listed

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