Combined sensory training and Bobath therapy for chronic stroke recovery
Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy on Proprioception, Balance, and Motor Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke
NA · Riphah International University · NCT07139002
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07139002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Stroke Patients, Bobath Therapy, Sensory training, Chronic Stroke, Balance, Motor function, Proprioception