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Comparing effect of Perturbation based Water and Land Exercises to Improve Balance, Walking, Fitness, and Quality of Life After Stroke

Comparative Efficacy of Perturbation based training in aquatic vs in land exercises on postural stability, Balance, Gait, cardiovascular endurance, quality of life in sub-acute stroke: A Randomized control trail - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111625
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G89-G99- Other disorders of the nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: Perturbation based training in aquatic: This intervention focuses on Perturbation based training in aquatic environment were perturbations were given to patient to challenge postural st

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research DU
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) First-time unilateral ischemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI. 2) ACA stroke patients. 3) Age between 35 to 50 years. 4) Both male and female participants. 5) Stage 2, on the Modified Ashworth Scale. 6) VCG Stage 4 (Spasticity begins to decrease, four movement combinations deviate from basic limb synergies and become available, Placing the hand behind the body, alternative pronation- supination with the elbow at 90 flexion and elevation of the arm to a forward horizontal position). 7) Subacute phase, defined as 1-3 months of duration. 8) Cognitive Status: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 9)No visual deficit 10)No sensory deficits. 11) Ability to communicate verbally.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)The existence of any other neurological or orthopaedic diseases affecting postural function (such as poliomyelitis and deformations). 2)Severe aphasia or neglect that prevents understanding of safety instructions. 3)Lower limb contractures or severe spasticity 4)Uncontrolled hypertension or unstable angina. 5)Presence of a pacemaker (unless water-safe) or severe heart failure. 6)Haemorrhagic stroke. 7)Open wounds, active skin infections, or infectious diseases. 8)Severe hydrophobia (fear of water). 9)Incontinence or severe respiratory disease. 10)Non-cooperative patient.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Postural stability (Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patient) 2.Balance (Berg Balance Scale) 3.Gait performance (Dynamic Gait Index) 4.Cardiovascular endurance (6 Minute Walk Test) Timepoint: Baseline 12th week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life: Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL)Timepoint: Baseline 12th week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Snehal Samal

Ravi Nair physiotherapy College

snehalsamal11@gmail.com9923622945

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026