Pelvic stability training to help leg movement after subacute stroke
Official title: Effect of Pelvic Stability Training on Lower Limb Motor Function in Subacute Stroke
Run by University of Faisalabad · NCT07609407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding pelvic stability training to standard leg stretching and electrical stimulation helps improve leg motor function after a subacute stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Faisalabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Faisalabad, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 18, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 18, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07609407 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 40–60 who have had a first-ever stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) and can stand with or without assistance.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant comorbidities or inability to participate in pelvic stability or leg training may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized trial, adults aged 40–60 with a recent stroke are assigned to receive either pelvic stability training plus lower limb stretching and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or lower limb stretching and NMES alone. The aim is to see if targeting pelvic control improves lower limb motor outcomes after subacute stroke. Participants are allocated using consecutive sampling and then block-randomized to the two groups, with informed consent obtained. Treatments combine baseline NMES and stretching for the leg with a pelvic stability program in one arm. The study reports on functional changes in motor performance as a primary outcome.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience improved lower limb function and stability, aiding mobility after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests targeted pelvic and lower-limb interventions can improve gait and stability after stroke, but results vary by protocol.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 40-60 years * Gender: both Male and Female. * 1st episodes of stroke either haemorrhagic and Ischemic * Standing Ability with or without assistance aid/mobility Beyond burnstorm stage 3,argue that Burnstrom stage beyond 3 will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunction Any past history of Fracture of the lower limb/ pelvis • Any Implant Cardiac pathology
Where it's running
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Madinah Teaching Hospital
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lieza Iftikhar
- Email: liezaiftikhar.dpt@tuf.edu.pk
- Phone: +923000649149
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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.