This is a study to check the effect of calf muscle stretching on cardiorespiratory parameters in hemiparetic adults

Effect of passive static stretching of gastrocnemius muscle on cardiopulmonary function in spastic hemiparetic stroke patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/093376

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G939- Disorder of brain, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Passive Static Stretching: Passive static stretching of gastrocnemius muscle will be performed by the therapist to the patient. Stretching will be applied in supine position. Three repe

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age- 30-65 years Stroke confirmed on MEI/doctor/ referral prescription At least 3 months post stroke hemiparesis Having spasticity in the gastrocnemius muscle according to modified Ashworth scale that is less than and equal to grade 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pain in lower limb at rest. History of any medical condition that prevent participation act as a contraindication to sustained stretching extra as per study protocol. History of any known complication like DVT extra which may act as a contraindication for giving static stretching exercises.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Blood pressure (digital blood pressure monitor) Heart rate (pulse oximeter) SPO2 (pulse oximeter) Respiratory rate Timepoint: Baseline (Pre intervention) Immediately (post intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NIL Timepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactManisha

Saket College Of Physiotherapy

dpsingh.gmch@gmail.com9872858169

Outcome results

None listed

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