Effects of motor relearning with and without electrical stimulation on stroke recovery
Effects of Motor Relearning Program With and Without Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Gait, Functional Independence and Quality of Life in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
This study tests if adding electrical stimulation to a motor relearning program can help stroke patients walk better and improve their daily living skills compared to just the motor relearning program alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06407830 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of a motor relearning program, both with and without the addition of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), on the gait, functional independence, and quality of life of hemiplegic stroke patients. Participants will undergo interventions designed to enhance their motor skills and assess improvements in their ability to perform daily activities. The study aims to determine whether the inclusion of EMS provides additional benefits compared to the motor relearning program alone. The research is significant as it seeks to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the combined effects of these interventions on stroke rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hemiplegic stroke patients aged 45-65 who can stand independently and have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with balance issues due to other neurological conditions or those with serious cardiac diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with motor relearning programs and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, but this specific combination has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed as hemiplegic stroke * Age between 45-65 years * Both males and females * Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥24 * Able to stand independently for at least 1 min and (5) can ambulate 25 feet/10 m (with or without the assistive device) Exclusion Criteria: * Experiencing balance problems as a result of neurological conditions other than stroke (for instance cerebellar impairment, inner ear dysfunction, or Parkinson's disease) * Fixed ankle or foot contracture. * A serious cardiac disease (aorta stenosis, angina, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia and pacemakers). * congenital limb deformities
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Rehabilitation Center — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aruba Saeed, PhD — Riphah International University (Lahore)
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@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.