Comparative effects of modified otago exercises and vestibular rehabilitation therapy on balance, postural stability, and risk of fall in sub-acute stroke.

A comparison of the effectiveness of modified otago exercises and vestibular rehabilitation therapy on balance, postural stability, and risk of fall in sub-acute stroke.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240503061638N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-09

Start date

2024-01-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Sub-acute Stroke.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: This group will receive a modified otago exercise intervention along with conventional physical therapy. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: This group will rec

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of ischemic stroke. Age between 40-70 years Both males and females. Stroke with unilateral hemiplegia in less than 6 months. Participants are able to walk 10m with or without assistive device. Participants should be able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions, Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE =24).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with spasticity (modified Ashworth scale grade =3) or flaccidity in lower limbs and upper limbs. Individuals suffering from unstable angina, symptomatic heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension. Balance or gait impairments prior to the stroke. Visual field defects Severe unilateral spatial neglect. Neurological and orthopedic comorbidities like significant osteoarthritis, particularly in the lower limbs.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
First outcome variable is balance. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: Balance will be assessed by using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).;The second outcome variable is postural stability. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: Postural stability will be assessed using the Functional Reach Test.;Third outcome variable is risk of fall. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: The risk of fall will be assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).	—

Measure

Time frame

First outcome variable is balance. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: Balance will be assessed by using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).;The second outcome variable is postural stability. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: Postural stability will be assessed using the Functional Reach Test.;Third outcome variable is risk of fall. Timepoint: Variable will be assessed after 6 weeks of time, including 5 sessions per week. Method of measurement: The risk of fall will be assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sana Riaz

Riphah International University Lahore

sana.rcrs@riphah.edu.pk+92 347 4716107

Outcome results

None listed

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