Pelvic PNF and Multiplanar Trunk Training in Stroke Patients

NCT07506174 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/24/02107
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To compare the effects of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and multiplanar trunk exercises on balance and functional mobility in stroke patients

Conditions

Stroke

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

  The BBS comprises 14 items specifically designed to evaluate balance function in older adults. Each item is assigned a score on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The cumulative score ranges from 0 to 56, with a higher score indicating superior balance function.

  12th week

• Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

  In the timed up and go (TUG) test, subjects are asked to rise from a standard armchair, walk to a marker 3 m away, turn, walk back, and sit down again. The TUG test is used to assess dynamic balance, mobility, and the risk of falls. The task consists of getting up from a chair, walking 3 m, turning around, returning to the chair, and sitting down. The test will be repeated 3 times.

  12th week

Study Arms (2)

Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

Multiplanar Trunk Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Multiplanar Trunk Training

Interventions

Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises OTHER

Pelvic Anterior Elevation Pelvic Posterior Elevation Pelvic Anterior Depression Pelvic Posterior Depression 5 reps of every exercise, 30 minutes for 12 weeks

Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

Multiplanar Trunk Training OTHER

Sitting Balance on a Stable Surface Static Trunk Holds with Supportive Surfaces Static Trunk Rotation Seated Trunk Rotation (Right and Left) Seated Lateral Flexion (Right and Left) Seated Anterior-Posterior Weight Shifting Seated Trunk Rotations with Arm Reaching Bridging with Arm Reaches Wall Push-ups Ball Tossing or Catching in Sitting/Standing 5-7 reps of every exercise for 30 minutes for 12 weeks

Multiplanar Trunk Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Chronic Hemiplegia, at least six months after the first stroke episode, stroke victims go through a recovery phase
• Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke
• Patients who can sit independently
• Patient with a Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) score ≥ 24
• Patient with the ability to walk 10 meters independently using aids or orthosis

You may not qualify if:

• patients who had any form of spine or lower limb surgery within the past month
• Patients with unstable cardiovascular disorders
• Patients with other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that resulted in significant balance issues, such as basal ganglia or cerebellar disorders
• Patients with fractures and dislocations in the spine and lower limbs

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Al-e-Imran Trust Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54500, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

• Sana Riaz, MS

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Muneeb Khan, PhD

CONTACT

+92336799611; muneeb.khan@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 23, 2026
• First Posted: April 1, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)