Effects of additional squat training among stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of additional squat training on lower limb extremity motor function, balance, ambulation and quality of life among stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202404814479865

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-24

Start date

2022-03-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nervous System Diseases

Interventions

Squat training

General Physical Therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with hemiparesis diagnosed with stroke by physicians. Ambulant stroke patients who can perform tasks required for this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Stroke patients who have experience sharp pain in their chest during mild to moderate activities. Stroke patients with very low blood pressure less than 90/60 mmHg or very high blood pressure greater than 170/90 mmHg. Stroke patients with advanced osteoarthritis that would not allow them to participate in the research protocols.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lower extremity motor function, balance, ambulation and quality of life	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Lower limb strength, energy expenditure during ambulation and ambulation endurance	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactAhmad RUFAI

Doctorate Degree

ryahmad.pth@buk.edu.ng+2348036370098

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026