Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Study Setting
This study will employ a pretest-posttest experimental design with two arms, conducted over six weeks. The intervention will take place in a clinical or rehabilitation setting equipped w
Sponsors
Department of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Male and female • Aged older than 18 years. • Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the study duration. • Diagnosed with stroke confirmed through CT or MRI imaging. • First-ever stroke with an onset within 1 to 6 months. • Presence of clearly defined motor impairments, specifically unilateral moderate motor weakness affecting the lower limbs. • Motor weakness confirmed by the Fugl Meyer Assessment during the initial evaluation. • Ability to communicate and follow instructions. • Score of at least 21 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Presence of concurrent neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease). • Significant orthopedic conditions affecting sitting balance. • Psychological disorders that impair the ability to follow instructions. • Heart failure or other conditions limiting physical activity. •Currently undergoing treatments that could interfere with the study outcomes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale (BBS): Tool Description: A 14-item scale that assesses static and dynamic balance abilities. Expected Outcome: Increase in BBS score indicating improved balance performance. Assessment Time: Pretest and posttest [These measures will be taken on the first day before commencing the exercise program for both experimental and control group participants. ] Functional Reach Test (FRT): Tool Description: Measures the maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position. Expected Outcome: Increase in reach distance (inch) indicating improved balance and functional mobility. Assessment Time: Pretest and posttest [These measures will be taken on the first day before commencing the exercise program for both experimental and control group participants. ] Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (G.A.I.T.): Tool Description: Assesses multiple components of gait, including movement symmetry, coordination, and quality. Expected Outcome: Improved gait component scores indicating better gait patterns and motor control. [These measures will be taken on the first day before commencing the exercise program for both experimental and control group participants. ] Quality of Life Questionnaire: Tool Description: Standardized questionnaire assessing physical, emotional, and social aspects of health. Expected Outcome: Improved quality of life scores, reflecting enhanced overall well-being. Assessment Time: Pretest and posttest [ These measures will be taken on the first day before commencing the exercise program for both experimental and control group participants.] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None [ ] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactLihinikadugamage Kithmini Kasunka
Postgraduate student (Msc in Physiotherapy)
Outcome results
None listed