Effect of a motor relearning program on mobility for stroke rehabilitation
The Effect of Motor Relearning Program on Functional Mobility in Stroke Rehabilitation
This study tests if adding a special movement program to regular physical therapy can help people who have had a stroke improve their ability to move around.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Jazan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Riyadh, Riyadh Region) |
| Trial ID | NCT06690073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a motor relearning program (MRP) combined with conventional physical therapy (CPT) in improving functional mobility in chronic hemiplegic patients. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving only CPT or an experimental group receiving both CPT and MRP. The intervention consists of three sessions per week for six weeks, focusing on activities that enhance the transition from sitting to standing. The study monitors improvements in lower extremity mobility among participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are chronic hemiplegic patients aged 45-65 who are at least six months post-stroke and can follow verbal commands.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, recent surgeries, or other neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance mobility and independence for chronic stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this study.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The following subjects were included: * Right or left-sided chronic hemiplegic subjects. * More than six months after the onset of stroke. * Age group between 45-65 years of both genders. * Scored minimally 24/30 on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE). * Motor assessment scale of sitting to standing section. * Having normal visual perception. * Able to follow verbal commands. Exclusion criteria: The following subjects were excluded: * Less than six months after the onset of stroke. * Unable to follow visual and oral commands. * The age group is below 45 years and more than 65 years. * Unilateral neglect. * Cognitive impairments (MMSE scores less than 24/30), or language deficits. * Any other neurological disorders and recent surgeries. * Previous exposure to MRP.
Where this trial is running
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
- King Saud Medical City — Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohammed Mansour Al Shehri, PhD
- Email: moalshehri@jazanu.edu.sa
- Phone: 00966-503946253
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.