AR and tDCS for balance after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares AR-based balance training alone to AR training with transcranial direct current stimulation, against standard therapy. It aims to improve postural control and reduce fall risk in adults with chronic stroke and measurable balance impairment. Participants must meet specific criteria, including age 18–90 and a Berg Balance Score between 21 and 44. The study seeks to determine if combining AR therapy with a brain stimulation approach offers superior outcomes. It is conducted at Railway General Hospital in Rawalpindi with Riphah International University as the lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Balance impairment confirmed by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score 21-44.
* Age between 18-90 years.
* Mild or no spasticity in lower limb (MAS ≤ 2)
* have sufficient cognition to follow the instructions provided by the therapists and the computer.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers), due to interaction risk with tDCS
* Other medical or psychological conditions affecting participation (e.g., severe pain, epilepsy, pacemaker).
* Patients with severe cognitive deficits or visual impairments

Where it's running

• Railway General Hospital
  Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Aaleen Fatima, MS-NMPT* — Riphah International Unversity
• Study coordinator: Abrish H Abbasi
• Email: abrish.habib@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03155311799

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.