Effects of Vojta Therapy on Posture and Trunk Control (NCT07244952) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Vojta Therapy on Posture and Trunk Control
Pakistan62 participantsStarted 2025-11-15
Plain-language summary
Vojta therapy that is reflex locomotion therapy is a neurophysiological rehabilitation approach that stimulates specific "reflex zones" on the body to activate global, innate movement patterns. In stroke rehabilitation, it is used to improve postural control, trunk stability, and functional movement by engaging automatic motor responses. Vojta stimulation can activate motor cortical and subcortical areas as well as postural muscles. Pose estimation will be used to analyze human motion in stroke patients. The study will identify if there is significant difference in the comparative effects of Vojta therapy in addition to routine physical therapy on posture, trunk control and upper extremity motor function in sub-acute stroke patients
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.