Comparing Tai Chi and Frenkel's exercises for stroke recovery
Comparison of Tai Chi and Frenkel's Exercises to Improve Balance, Fall Risk and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke
This study is testing whether Tai Chi or Frenkel's exercises help stroke survivors improve their balance and daily activities better when combined with regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06509646 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercises versus Frenkel's exercises in improving balance, reducing fall risk, and enhancing activities of daily living in stroke survivors. A total of 44 participants will be randomly assigned to either Tai Chi or Frenkel's exercise groups, with both groups receiving conventional physical therapy. The interventions will be conducted over 12 weeks, with assessments performed at baseline and post-treatment using various measurement scales. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS to compare the outcomes between the two exercise modalities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling stroke survivors aged 50 and older, at least 3 months post-stroke, with stable vital signs and specific scores on assessment scales.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to perform exercises, have vestibular diseases, or have serious medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide stroke survivors with effective exercise options to improve their balance and daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with Tai Chi and similar exercise interventions for stroke rehabilitation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling survivors of stroke who were aged ≥50 years * Both genders can participate in the study * ≥3 months poststroke * The vital signs were stable * Survivors of both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke * Modified Rankin Scale 14 score of three or less * Short Physical Performance Battery 15 score of 3 to 9 * Mini-Mental State Exam 16,17 score of 18 or greater. Exclusion Criteria: * The subject is unable to perform exercises. * Subjects with diagnosed vestibular disease. * The subjects included in the experiment were normal elderly without stroke diseases. * The subjects had dyskinesias and could not complete Tai Chi exercises. * Serious medical condition (e.g. active cancer treatment. * Stroke survivors whom had no disability that would interfere with study participation. * Subject taking medications that increases the incidence of fall. * Subjects who undergoes strength and balance training in the past 3 months.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Alveena fatima — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aruba Saeed, phd — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
- Email: imranamjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.