Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Whole-Body Vibration in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (NCT07629882) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Whole-Body Vibration in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Pakistan34 participantsStarted 2025-06-05
Plain-language summary
This study will compare the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT) on lower limb motor control, balance, and physical performance in post-stroke patients. It will be a single-blinded randomized clinical trial including 34 participants, who will be allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive their respective interventions 4 days per week for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower extremity motor control, Berg Balance Scale for balance, and Barthel Index for physical performance.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* the patient is between the ages of 35 and 70.
* Both male and female participants will be included.
* Chronic post-stroke patients from 6 months to 1 year.
* Stroke patients who have a neurological impairment.
* Individuals who experienced a single stroke in either the left or right hemisphere of the brain.
* Lower limb motor impairment with Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Score ≤ 28.
* Barthel Index Score ≥ 60.
* Berg Balance Scale Score ≥ 21.
Exclusion Criteria:
patients suffering from unstable cardiac condition, severe hypertension, congestive heart failure, aphasia, or cognitive impairments for which exercises are contraindicated.
* Patients with recurrent stroke.
* Patients undergoing other form of lower limb stimulation therapy concurrently.
* Severe orthopedic conditions or joint deformities affecting lower limb.
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.
1This trial is comparing functional electrical stimulation and whole-body vibration for lower limb motor control after stroke — given my specific type of stroke and how my recovery is going so far, which of these two approaches does my doctor think might be more relevant to my situation?
2Since this trial is no longer recruiting, are there similar studies or rehabilitation programs using functional electrical stimulation or whole-body vibration that I could still access or enroll in?
3The trial is in a non-standard phase, which may mean it's focused on comparing existing therapies rather than a brand-new experimental drug — what does my doctor think the current evidence says about the safety and effectiveness of each of these approaches for someone at my stage of recovery?
4How does the lower limb motor control that this trial is measuring translate into real-life outcomes I care about, like walking independently or reducing fall risk — and is improving that the right priority for my rehabilitation right now?
5Would standard post-stroke physical therapy already include either functional electrical stimulation or whole-body vibration, or are these approaches something I'd only get access to through a specialized program or trial like this one?
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.