PNF Techniques to Improve Bed Mobility, Transfer and Early Trunk Control in Stroke Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT04816422
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Trunk control is an important factor which is disturbed after the stroke. The literature reviews suggest that trunk exercises are required to achieve good trunk stability which is essential for balance, daily functional activities and higher function tasks. By keeping these facts in view present study aims at evaluating the efficacy of PNF techniques \& conventional trunk exercise to improve trunk control in recovery stage hemiplegic patients Objective: To determine Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) Techniques to improve bed mobility, transfer and early trunk control in Stroke patients

Detailed Description

50 patients was included and allocated into 2 groups, group A consisting of 25 patients who received PNF techniques for trunk to improve trunk control. Group B consisting of 25 patients who received conventional trunk exercises to improve trunk control. Trunk control was assessed pre and post treatment with the help of Trunk Impairment Scale and ICU mobility scale. Data was collected by ICU mobility scale \& Trunk impairment scale

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-03-15
• Primary Completion: 2020-09-20
• Study Completion: 2020-11-30
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Stroke (Acute stage)
• First attack without any prior residual impairment.
• Middle Cerebral Artery syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

• Cognitive deficits or aphasia
• Neurological disorders e.g, Parkinson's disease.
• Heart failure
• Systemic orthopaedic and psychological disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ICU mobility scale	2 months	The ICU Mobility Scale (IMS) is an 11-item categorical scale that measures the highest level of functional mobility of patients within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.
Trunk impairment scale	2 months	To examine the clinimetric characteristics of the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). This newly developed scale evaluates motor impairment of the trunk after stroke. The TIS scores, on a range from 0 to 23, static and dynamic sitting balance as well as trunk co-ordination. It also aims to score the quality of trunk movement and to be a guide for treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Binash afzal; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan