Effects of intensive multidimensional trunk training exercises combined with dual-task compared to routine physiotherapy on balance, mobility, and fall in stroke patients; a randomized controlled clinical trial
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- Conditions
- Vascular syndromes of brain in cerebrovascular diseases.Vascular syndromes of brain in cerebrovascular diseases
- Registration Number
- IRCT20200127046275N1
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of Lahore
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 84
Inclusion Criteria
Patient with score 24 or over on Mini-Mental Status Examination
Patient with ability to stand 30 second or more without any assistance
Patient with an ability to sit independently at least for 30 seconds on a stable surface
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with comorbid conditions such as cerebellar disorders, Parkinson’s disease, a vestibular lesion, arthritis or degenerative diseases of the lower limbs affecting motor performance
Patient with self-reported problems with device use (orthopedic, medical, and/or painful conditions)
A body mass index greater than 31 kg/m 2 who are not able to perform exercises for 30 minutes or longer.
Patient with medical contraindication against trunk exercise
Patient with pusher syndrome.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mobility & Balance. Timepoint: Before intervention , post intervention (12 weeks), two follow up measurements with 6 months interval after post-intervention. Method of measurement: Time up and go test, timed walking test, go up and down standard 10 stairs.;Trunk motor performance. Timepoint: Before intervention , post intervention (12 weeks), two follow up measurements with 6 months interval after post-intervention. Method of measurement: Trunk impairment scale, postural assessment scale for stroke patients.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Fall risk. Timepoint: Before intervention , post intervention (12 weeks), two follow up measurements with 6 months interval after post-intervention. Method of measurement: Fall risk is assessed by fall risk assessment tool.