Vojta therapy to improve posture and trunk control after stroke
Official title: Effects of Vojta Therapy on Posture and Trunk Control in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke
Run by University of Lahore · NCT07244952 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will see if adding Vojta reflex locomotion therapy to routine physical therapy helps adults with recent ischemic stroke improve posture, trunk control, and arm movement.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Lahore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07244952 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 45–65 with a first-time sub-acute ischemic stroke (7 days to 3 months), Brunnstrom stage 1–2, CT-confirmed ischemic stroke, arm muscle strength ≤2 on the MRC scale, NIHSS 16–20, premorbid modified Rankin ≤3, and who can achieve supported standing and sit for 30 seconds.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, significant aphasia or communication limits, altered consciousness or dementia, postural hypotension, hemorrhagic stroke, or those outside the stated age/functional criteria are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares Vojta reflex locomotion therapy combined with routine physical therapy against routine physical therapy alone in adults with sub-acute ischemic stroke (7 days to 3 months post-stroke). Vojta therapy uses stimulation of specific reflex zones to trigger innate global movement patterns and engage postural muscles, while pose-estimation software records body angles and movement for objective analysis. Clinical measures of trunk control and upper-extremity motor function will be collected alongside the pose-estimation data to determine differences between groups. Participants meet defined motor and functional criteria and receive supervised in-person therapy sessions at the study site.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding Vojta therapy could improve postural stability, trunk control, and arm function after sub-acute ischemic stroke, potentially speeding functional recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Small studies and case reports have suggested potential benefits of Vojta therapy for postural control after neurological injury, but high-quality controlled evidence in stroke is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 45-65 years * Both males and females * First time subacute stroke (7 days post stroke to 3 months) * Brunnstrom stage 1,2 * A confirmed CT scan for subacute ischemic stroke * A hemiplegia with score of ≤2 of medical research council scale for muscle strength of the arm (MRCS) * Premorbid modified Rankin scale score ≤ 3 * Stroke patient who can achieve supported standing * Patients having NIHSS score 16-20 will be included * Patient who can achieve sitting for 30 seconds Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairments that can hinder rehabilitation * Limitations in communication due to aphasia * Altered consciousness or dementia (Epple et al., 2020b) * Patients suffering from postural hypotension
Where it's running
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Dr Wajeeha Mahmood (PT)
Lahore, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wajeeha Mahmood, BSPT,PPDPT,MSNMPT
- Email: 70137173@student.uol.edu.pk
- Phone: 03349867317
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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.