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Effectiveness of Rhythmic Initiation and Hold-Relax Techniques for Mild Stroke Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study

Effectiveness of PNF Rhythmic Initiation and Hold Relax Technique on Motor function and spasticity in patients with mild stroke :a Pilot Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111628
Enrollment
16
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I998- Other disorder of circulatory system

Interventions

Intervention1: PNF Rhythmic Initiation: Muscle placed in stretched position Isometric contraction held for 5 10 seconds Followed by relaxation and further stretch Applied to spastic muscle gro

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Medically diagnosed cases of ischemic and hemorrhagic strok. Duration of stroke equal toor greatyer than three months. Mild spasticity with Modified Ashworth scale Grade 1 to 2.Participants must be medically stable and able to follow verbal commands.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe spasticity with Modified Ashworth Scale greater than Grade 2. Presence of fixed contractures or structural deformities. Presence of other neurological disorders such as Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis. Significant cognitive impairment. Recent orthopedic surgery or fractures. Unstable cardiovascular conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Independence Measure FIM to assess functional motor recovery and improvements in activities of daily living.Timepoint: 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Joint range of motion ROM & muscle tone assessment to determine changes in spasticity associated with mild stroke.Timepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rituporna Bhattacharjee

Galgotia University

rituporna.bhattacharjee@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in9957254046

Outcome results

None listed

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