Combined sensory training and Bobath therapy for chronic stroke recovery
Official title: Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy on Proprioception, Balance, and Motor Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07139002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try adding sensory training to Bobath therapy to see if it improves proprioception, balance, and movement in adults aged 45–60 who had a stroke 6 months to 2 years earlier.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07139002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 45–60 years old who had a stroke 6 months to 2 years ago, score ≥24 on the MMSE, can walk at least 7 meters, but cannot maintain balance for 30 seconds.
✕Probably not a fit
People with other neurological disorders, sensory (visual/vestibular/auditory) impairments, recent fractures or muscle injuries, mental illness, or cardiovascular complications were excluded and are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study at Ittefaq (Trust) Hospital in Lahore will enroll 40 adults with chronic stroke and randomly assign them to combined sensory training plus Bobath therapy or to standard Bobath therapy alone. The intervention runs for eight weeks with three therapy sessions per week. Outcomes measured at baseline and after the intervention include proprioception (proprioception assessment tool, joint position sense, Romberg test), balance (Berg Balance Scale), and motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment). Participants must be 45–60 years old, have had a stroke 6 months to 2 years earlier, score ≥24 on the MMSE, be able to ambulate 7 meters, and be unable to maintain balance for 30 seconds.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined approach could improve proprioception, balance, and motor function and help chronic stroke patients regain greater independence in daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on Bobath-based rehabilitation and on sensory retraining has shown modest benefits for balance and motor control, but randomized evidence specifically combining both approaches is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female included. * Age group: 45 years to 60 years. * Participants diagnosed with chronic stroke 6 months to 2 years. * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher. * Cannot maintain balance for 30 seconds. * Ambulate independently for 7 meters. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants having conditions other than chronic stroke (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic pathological condition, etc.). * Participants having any visual, vestibular, or auditory impairment. * Participants having any muscular injuries in the previous 6 months. * Participants with a history of fracture in the previous 6 months. * Participants with a history of mental illness. * Participants with cardiovascular complications.
Where it's running
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Ittefaq Hospital (Trust), Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Noshaba Dilshad, MSPT-NM — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Asrar Yousaf, M.phill
- Email: Asrar.yousaf@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923004099505
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.