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Effects of Frenkels Exercises and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Stroke Patients

38 participantsStarted 2026-06-20

Plain-language summary

To determine the combined effects of frenkel's exercises and electrical muscle stimulation on coordination, balance and proprioception in stroke patients.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Typically 50-65 years old.(14) * Both male and female are included * Patients with subacute ischemic stroke (hemiplegia).(15) * Ability to walk independently for at least 10minutes.(16) * Diagnosis of a first-time stroke or without sequel of a previous stroke(15) * MOCA score\>26 to confirm adequate cognitive function. * Brunnstrom exercise recovery stages of 3-4 or higher(17) * Voluntarily provided informed consent prior to participating Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cognitive impairment or dementia.(16) * Patients with unstable medical conditions, such as uncontrolled hypertension or cardiac disease. * Patients with recent surgery or injury that may affect participation in the study. * Patients with contraindications to electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), such as unstable cardiopulmonary medical conditions pacemakers or metal implants

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

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: Baseline and 8th week

The Nottingham Sensory Assessment (NSA)

Timeframe: baseline and 8th week

The Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test (LEMOCOT)

Timeframe: Baseline and 8th Week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07578779

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-01

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad, Phd

03324390215 imranamjad@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.