Swiss ball balance training compared with kinesthetic training for chronic stroke
Official title: Efficacy of Swiss Ball Exercises Versus Kinesthetic Training for Improving Balance and Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients
Run by University of Lahore · NCT07587463 · Data updated 2026-11-12
In people with chronic stroke, this study tests whether Swiss ball balance exercises improve balance and daily movement more than kinesthetic training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Lahore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 27, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07587463 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 45-65 with a stroke occurring at least 6 months prior, able to follow instructions, without cognitive impairment, and able to attend the treatment sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent stroke, significant cognitive impairment, or other medical conditions limiting participation 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
This randomized controlled trial will enroll 36 adults with chronic stroke (6+ months) and randomly assign them to Swiss ball exercise training or kinesthetic training. The aim is to determine which approach more effectively improves balance and functional mobility, with a focus on trunk stability and proprioceptive control. Interventions target postural control, coordination, and motor relearning, conducted in a physiotherapy setting at Shalimar Health Centre. Outcome measures will assess changes in balance, mobility, and functional independence. The study addresses a gap in evidence comparing these two common rehabilitation strategies in chronic stroke patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide clinicians in selecting the most effective balance-focused rehabilitation approach for chronic stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rehabilitation studies show potential benefits of both approaches, but direct comparison in chronic stroke populations is limited and exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients diagnosed with stroke for past 6 or more then 6 months both sides (R, L). Age: 45-65 years . Absence of cognitive impairment ( Mini Mental State Examination Score \>23). Able to follow 3 step command. Medically stable. Both genders. Who can manage to come to the medical centre. Who score 21-50 on berg balance scale (BBS). Able to participate in the exercise program. Who don't have any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal problem. Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment hindering performance. Other neurological problems. Acute or subacute stroke. Impair vision without correction. Other health problem ( cardiovascular, DM etc). Pain during standing or walking. Lake the ability to participate.
Where it's running
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Shadman Medical Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nisha Fazal, MSPTN — The University of Lahore, Lahore
- Study coordinator: Nisha Fazal, MSPTN
- Email: nishafazal38@gmail.com
- Phone: 03220000138
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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.