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The impact of rhythm-based auditory cues and cognitive task training on walking ability, balance and balance confidence in chronic stroke patients

Effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation combined with cognitive task training on gait velocity, balance and balance confidence in chronic stroke patients- A quasi-experimental study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105778
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-03-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I693- Sequelae of cerebral infarction

Interventions

Intervention1: Rhythmic auditory stimulation. Cognitive task training.: Gait training with rhythmic auditory stimulation. Gait training with rhythmic auditory stimulation combined with cognitive task

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both genders will be included between 40 to 80 years of age. Subjects with chronic ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Able to walk for at least 10 meters. Those who could communicate and were able to follow instructions. Subjects who are willing to participate in the study. Mini Mental State Examination score more than 24. Brunnstrom recovery stage 3 or 4 of lower extremity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe aphasia and cognitive decline. Severe visual or hearing impairment. Any other pre diagnosed neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease. Any pre diagnosed cardiovascular pathologies such as coronary heart disease. Any orthopaedic diseases of lower limb like osteoarthritis. Any type of malignancy. Pregnant women will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation combined with cognitive task training on gait velocity in patients with chronic stroke. To evaluate the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation combined with cognitive task training on balance in patients with chronic stroke. To evaluate the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation combined with cognitive task training on balance confidence in patients with chronic stroke. Timepoint: 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To reduce the risk of fall. To improve the gait pattern. To improve the quality of life. Timepoint: 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJahnavi

DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

gulnaazkaur03704@gmail.com9646707471

Outcome results

None listed

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