Effects of Core Strengthening With Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Cont… (NCT07381491) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Core Strengthening With Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Control and Balance in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-11-25
Plain-language summary
Purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of core stabilization with pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on trunk control and balance which will be provided an evidence-based selection of the best possible intervention to improve trunk function and balance as compared to the trunk control exercises such as Rhythmic stabilization, Bridging, Side-Lying Trunk Lifts, Quadruped, Kneeling and modified plantigrade positioning, which one can provide the better balance and trunk control in sub-acute stroke patients.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants between the ages of 45 and 60 years.
* Sub-acute phase of unilateral ischemic stroke.
* More than two weeks but no more than six months were included.
* Participants should be able to walk with or without support for 2-4 min.
* Participants with modified Ashworth scale grade 1 or grade 2.
* Participants should be able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions (Mini-Mental Status Examination \[MMSE\]≥24).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with recurrent stroke; brainstem or cerebellar stroke or hemorrhagic stroke.
* Participants with modified Ashworth scale grade ≥3 (severe spasticity).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Trunk Impairment Scale
Timeframe: • Baseline • After 6 weeks
2
Berg Balance Scale
Timeframe: • Baseline • After 6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07381491
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences