COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF BACKWARD WALKING TRAINING AND STANDING BALANCE TRAINING ON WALKING SPEED AND BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH SUBACUTE STROKE

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210507051205N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-09-15

Start date

2020-08-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-01

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Conditions

Subacute Stroke. Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified side

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A:Group A participants received the task oriented training (grasping objects and CIMT) combined with backward walking training. The participants were treated

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of first stroke in previous 45 days, Patients older than 20 years and less than 50 years, Able to maintain upright standing posture with moderate assistance, Anticipated inpatient rehabilitation length of stay 2 to 3 weeks, Anticipated remaining in the geographic area for the study duration, Vision within functional limits (considered enough for gait training)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Absence of significant balance impairment, defined by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score greater than 45/56, Lower extremity joint or weight-bearing pain, Other neurological diagnoses, Inability to follow 2-step command, History of Contraversive pushing syndrome, History of Cerebellar stroke.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Berg balance scale. Timepoint: baseline, after 3 weeks and at the end of 6th week. Method of measurement: The 14-item scale was used to assess the static and dynamic standing balance, sitting, standing up, and transfer ability. This scale has a great reliability, validity and it has been in use for years for assessing the balance in post-stroke patients.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
6-Meter walk test. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: The 6-Meter Walk Test was used to evaluate gait speed, which helped to explain responsiveness in stroke patients. A stopwatch was used to record the amount of time it took to walk. Participants covered the distance twice at their own pace to determine their average gait speed. If balance aid was needed, it was given, but no help with the lower extremities was offered. At each research time point, the evaluation was performed with the least orthotic and restrictive assistive device possible.;3-meter backward walk test. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test was used to determine backward walking speed. A timer was used to record the time it took to walk backward 3 meters. Participants covered the distance twice at their own pace to determine their average gait speed. If balance aid was needed, it was given, but no help with the lower extremities was offered. At each research time point, the evaluation was performed using the least orthotic and restrictive assistive device.;Berg balance scale. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: This 14-item scale assessed the static and dynamic standing balance, sitting, standing up, and transfer ability. This scale has a great reliability, validity and it has been in use for years for assessing the balance in post-stroke patients. This scale measured the questions on the basis of Likert scale system and the score ranged from 0-56 and the scoring reference is as: 41-56 = independent 21-40 = walking with assistance 0 –20 = wheelchair bound.	—

Measure

Time frame

6-Meter walk test. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: The 6-Meter Walk Test was used to evaluate gait speed, which helped to explain responsiveness in stroke patients. A stopwatch was used to record the amount of time it took to walk. Participants covered the distance twice at their own pace to determine their average gait speed. If balance aid was needed, it was given, but no help with the lower extremities was offered. At each research time point, the evaluation was performed with the least orthotic and restrictive assistive device possible.;3-meter backward walk test. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test was used to determine backward walking speed. A timer was used to record the time it took to walk backward 3 meters. Participants covered the distance twice at their own pace to determine their average gait speed. If balance aid was needed, it was given, but no help with the lower extremities was offered. At each research time point, the evaluation was performed using the least orthotic and restrictive assistive device.;Berg balance scale. Timepoint: at baseline, at the end of 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. Method of measurement: This 14-item scale assessed the static and dynamic standing balance, sitting, standing up, and transfer ability. This scale has a great reliability, validity and it has been in use for years for assessing the balance in post-stroke patients. This scale measured the questions on the basis of Likert scale system and the score ranged from 0-56 and the scoring reference is as: 41-56 = independent 21-40 = walking with assistance 0 –20 = wheelchair bound.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactMuhammad Umer Shabbir

The University of Faisalabad

muhammad.umer.shabbir@tuf.edu.pk+92 41 8750971

Outcome results

None listed

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