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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 range45 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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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).

What they're measuring

Trunk Impairment Scale

Timeframe: • Baseline • After 6 weeks

Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: • Baseline • After 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07381491

SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-25

Contact for this trial

Talha Mumtaz, Doctor of Physical Therapy

03351736446 drtalhamumtaz@gmail.com