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A Study Comparing Physiotherapy and Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) for Improving Walking in Stroke Patients

Compare the Efficacy between Conventional Physiotherapy and Unilateral Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) among Patients with Stroke Suffering from Gait Dysfunction - NIL

Status
Unknown
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093574
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-08-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Conventional Physiotherapy: Postural control (5-10 min 10 rep)Synergic movement practice (5-10 min 10 rep) Proper positioning practice(5-10 min 10 rep) Muscle activation (3-4 min) Stret

Sponsors

Prof Md Obaidul Haque
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Post-stroke patients diagnosed with unilateral hemiparesis secondary to cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Duration of stroke between 6 to 12 months Severe weakness of ankle dorsiflexor on the affected side Ability to stand independently for at least 1 minute Ability to walk a distance of 10 meters with or without assistive devices No history of orthopedic problems affecting the lower extremities Male and female patients diagnosed with CVA Ability to comprehend and follow instructions related to the testing procedure

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with bilateral stroke Patients with cognitive or perceptual dysfunction Uncooperative or non-compliant patients Presence of mental health conditions interfering with participation Visual or auditory impairments that could affect gait assessment Orthopedic disorders of the lower limbs that impair ambulation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Gait parameter measurement for measuring the speed, step length, stride length and cadenceTimepoint: Base line- after 8 weeks- after 8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Time Up and Go test for mobility 2. 6 min walk test for functional exercise capacityTimepoint: Base line- after 8 weeks- after 8 weeks

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mohammad Habibur Rahman

Bangladesh Open University (BOU)

drsumonptbou@gmail.com8801919902188

Outcome results

None listed

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