Effects of Tai Chi and Dual Task Balance Training in Post Stroke Patients

NCT07854067 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/25/0232
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of Tai Chi and Dual Task Balance Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Post Stroke Patients

Conditions

Post Stroke; Stroke

Keywords

stroke; balance; fall risk; tai chi; dual task balance training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

  The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a widely recognized clinical tool used to measure balance performance in individuals with neurological conditions, including chronic stroke. It consists of 14 functional tasks, such as standing up from a sitting position, reaching forward, and standing on one foot. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale (0-4), with a maximum total score of 56. A lower score indicates a higher risk of falling. The BBS is both valid and reliable for assessing balance deficits in stroke survivors and is sensitive to change over time, making it suitable for evaluating intervention outcomes.

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Mini-BESTest

  12 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

Tai Chi

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Tai Chi

Dual Task Balance Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Dual Task Balance Training

Interventions

Tai Chi OTHER

Participants will receive a classical 24-form Yang-style Tai Chi program. Sessions will be approximately 60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks. Each session will include a 5-10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes of Tai Chi practice, and a 5-10-minute cool-down/relaxation period. The program will emphasize controlled movements, weight shifting, postural alignment, balance, coordination, relaxation, and natural breathing.

Tai Chi

Dual Task Balance Training OTHER

Participants will receive Dual Task Balance Training consisting of supervised 60-minute sessions, three times per week for 12 weeks. Each session will include a 10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes of progressive balance training combined with cognitive or motor dual tasks, and a 10-minute relaxation period. Exercises will target proprioception, strengthening, postural sway, and reaction time, with progressive increases in difficulty according to participants' abilities.

Dual Task Balance Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 45 to 75 years.
• Both male and female patients were included.
• Stroke patients confirmed by CT or MRI.
• First onset of stroke more than 3 months prior.
• Balance dysfunction caused by than other Encephalopathies.
• Ability to walk more than 6 m independently or assisted
• Consciousness and stable vital signs.
• Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test score ≤25.

You may not qualify if:

• Having neurological conditions other than stroke e.g Multiple sclerosis.
• No vestibular dysfunction.
• Not community-dwelling before the stroke event.
• Severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis)
• that significantly affect mobility or balance.
• Unstable heart or lung conditions preventing exercise.
• Involved in similar rehab or studies within the last 3 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

DHQ Toba Tek Singh

Toba Tek Singh, Punjab Province, 36050, Pakistan

Location

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  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Tai Ji

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

• Tehmina Irfan

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: Randomization for RCT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 27, 2026
• First Posted: October 2, 2026
• Study Start: April 20, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 5, 2026
• Study Completion: July 20, 2026
• Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)