FindTrial
Sign In

A study on effect of balance training with eyes open versus eyes closed on balance and walking ability in stroke patients.

Blindfolded versus Free Vision:Impact on Balance and Gait rehabilitation in stroke survivors - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090467
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-07-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia

Interventions

Intervention1: Blindfolded balance training: Balance training will be carried out in stroke patients in blindfolded manner on alternate days for a period of 4 weeks Control Intervention1: Free Vision

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic stroke single cerbrovascular insult Middle cerebral artery syndrome Brunnstorm recovery stage of 4,5 and 6 Cognitive status ( MMSE greater than or equal to 24) Berg Balance score ranging between 21-40 Patients without visual impairement Subjects who can stand without assistance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical Comorbidities Any other neurological or orthopaedic condition affecting gait performance History of perceptual disorders Vestibular disorders Auditory deficits Patients who cannot understand the procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BalanceTimepoint: Balance will be assessed at the baseline and at the end of 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
GaitTimepoint: gait will be assessed at the baseline & at the end of 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKongaiya B

COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, SRI RAMAKRISHNA INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

porkodi.mpt@gmail.com9443820164

Outcome results

None listed

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