Effectiveness of WBV Versus RAS on Spasticity, Balance, and Lower Limb Motor Function on Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Interventions
- Combination Product: Rhythmic auditory stimulation therapy.Procedure: Vibration Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT06567223
- Lead Sponsor
- Superior University
- Brief Summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) versus rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on spasticity, balance, and lower limb motor function in hemiplegic stroke patients. The objective was to compare the two interventions to determine which provides greater benefits in stroke rehabilitation. Hemiplegic stroke patients were randomly assigned to either the WBV group, receiving whole-body vibration therapy, or the RAS group, undergoing rhythmic auditory stimulation sessions.
- Detailed Description
The study measured spasticity using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), balance with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and lower limb motor function through the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA). Results indicated that both WBV and RAS significantly improved spasticity, balance, and lower limb motor function.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 104
- Participant with Age from 40 to 60 years
- Both males and females
- Diagnosed CVA patients
- Chronic stage (after 6 months of onset
- Individuals with BBS score ≥ 20 ≤ 40
- FMI score up to 3(moderate assistance)
- Able to understand command
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of over 20
- Systematic Disorder e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis
- Unstable Angina
- Coexisting physical impairments e.g. limb amputation
- Any previous history of neurological disease other than stroke e.g. Parkinson's
- Any previous history of fractures
- Hearing or perception deficits
- Individuals unable to adhere to the study protocol or attend scheduled follow-up visits.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Rhythmic auditory stimulation therapy. Rhythmic auditory stimulation therapy. - Vibration Therapy Vibration Therapy -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Berg balance scale 12 months Balance was measured by using BBS which was created in 1989 to measure balance in the older people. The Berg balance scale 27 assesses practical balance performance on 14 things normal to everyday life. The scale comprises of 14 items, scored from 0 to 4, which are added to make an all-out score somewhere in the range of 0 and 56; a higher score shows better balance
Modified Ashworth Scale 12 Months Modified Ashworth Scale is a scale which is used to assess spasticity in a patient. It is range from 0 to 4 where 0 shows no muscle tone with no range to 4 which shows maximum muscle tone with full range..
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) 12 months Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) for Lower Limb. In order to assess the lower extremity motor control fugal Meyer assessment test which is a strokes specific test was used to assess the motor function balance and sensation in stroke patients. Its scoring is through 3 point ordinal scale where 2 is performed fully and 1 is performed partially. It has a maximum score of 34
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Sehat Medical Complex, Hanjerwal
🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital, Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University
🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan