Efficacy of Sensory Reweighting Techniques for Balance and Risk of Fall in Chronic Ischemic Strok… (NCT07404371) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Sensory Reweighting Techniques for Balance and Risk of Fall in Chronic Ischemic Stroke Patients
Pakistan46 participantsStarted 2026-02-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of sensory reweighting techniques on balance and risk of falls in individuals with chronic ischemic stroke. A total of 46 participants will be recruited using purposive sampling and randomly assigned into two groups through the sealed envelope method. Balance and fall risk will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go test at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Participants in the experimental group will receive sensory reweighting-based balance training three times per week for eight weeks, incorporating altered sensory conditions such as reduced visual input, unstable surfaces, and vestibular challenges. The control group will receive conventional balance training of similar duration and intensity without sensory manipulation. Both groups will also receive standard physiotherapy throughout the intervention period. Ethical approval will be obtained prior to data collection, written informed consent will be secured from all participants, and confidentiality and voluntary participation will be ensured.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed case of chronic ischemic stroke (duration \>6 months post-stroke)
Both male and female patients with age range 40-60 years .
Able to stand and walk at least 10 feet (with or without assistive devices).
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24 (to ensure adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions).
Medically stable and cleared by a physician to participate in balance training.
Experiencing balance impairment and/or history of at least one fall in the past 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
Hemorrhagic stroke patients or mixed stroke types
Severe visual, auditory, or vestibular impairments not correctable by aids (which would interfere with sensory reweighting assessment).
Other neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy).
Musculoskeletal disorders significantly affecting balance (e.g., recent fracture, severe arthritis).
On medications that severely affect balance or cause dizziness (e.g., sedatives, high-dose antiepileptic.
Severe aphasia or communication disorders impeding participation in the intervention
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?
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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.