Chronic Stroke PatientsNCT07139002
Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy in Patients With Chronic Stroke
A study testing Bobath Therapy and Sensory Training in people with Chronic Stroke Patients, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Chronic stroke causes moderate to severe impairments in proprioception, balance, and motor functions, which can impact upon an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, leading to reduced quality of life and increased dependency. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 45 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Stroke Patients
- What is being tested?
- Bobath Therapy and Sensory Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 30 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 45 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female included.
- Age group: 45 years to 60 years.
- Participants diagnosed with chronic stroke 6 months to 2 years.
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher.
- Cannot maintain balance for 30 seconds.
- Ambulate independently for 7 meters.
Who cannot join
- Participants having conditions other than chronic stroke (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic pathological condition, etc.).
- Participants having any visual, vestibular, or auditory impairment.
- Participants having any muscular injuries in the previous 6 months.
- Participants with a history of fracture in the previous 6 months.
- Participants with a history of mental illness.
- Participants with cardiovascular complications.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ittefaq Hospital (Trust), Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
Noshaba Dilshad, MSPT-NM, +923335826644, noshabadilshad@gmail.com
Noshaba Dilshad, MSPT-NM
About this study
Official title: Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy on Proprioception, Balance, and Motor Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke
Chronic stroke causes moderate to severe impairments in proprioception, balance, and motor functions, which can impact upon an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, leading to reduced quality of life and increased dependency. Proprioception, or detecting the body's position in open space, is important for balance and coordinated movement. One therapy uses traditional rehabilitation methods like Bobath theory to increase motor functions, aiming to utilize sensory and movement facilitation. Nonetheless, combining sensory and Bobath therapy could lead to superior outcomes by simultaneously addressing both the proprioceptive deficit and motor skills. The purpose of this project is to explore the combined effect of sensory training and Bobath therapy on proprioception, balance, andmotor function in chronic stroke survivors.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial study will take place at Ittefaq (Trust) Hospital, Lahore, with a sample size of 40 participants. Eligible participants will include individuals who are 6 months to 2 years old chronic stroke patients (age group 45 years to 60 years), possess a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher, and can provide informed consent. Participants will be selected using nonprobability convenience sampling by using online randomizing tools. The participants will be randomly divided into groups (20 each). The study group will be subjected to combined sensory training and Bobath therapy. The duration of the intervention will be eight weeks, with three sessions per week aimed at improving proprioceptive awareness and motor function. Proprioception will be assessed using the proprioception assessment tool (PAT), joint position sense, and the Romberg test, while balance will be determined using the Berg Balance Scale. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment will be used to measure motor function. The first assessments will be the baseline assessments, done before the intervention, after which a follow-up will be done to measure the efficacy of the combined approach. Statistical analyses will be conducted to assess differences in outcomes between the two groups, helping to determine the effectiveness of combining sensory training with balance and motor function interventions in chronic stroke patients. The findings aim to contribute to the understanding of rehabilitation strategies for this population. Data analysis will be performed by using SPSS 26 software.
- Conditions
- Chronic Stroke Patients
- Being tested
- Bobath Therapy, Sensory Training
- Keywords
- Bobath Therapy, Sensory training, Chronic Stroke, Balance, Motor function, Proprioception
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bobath TherapyOther
The group will repeat 10 exercises (facilitated rolling, sitting balance exercises, weight shifting in standing, functional sit-to-stand, stepping practice, reaching activities, wall slides, therapeutic ball exercises, stair climbing practice, and breathing and relaxation techniques) for 8 weeks.
Sensory TrainingOther
The group will repeat 9 exercises (texture discrimination, shape, size, and discrimination, tactile recognition, proprioception training, temperature differentiation, tactile localization, sensory mapping, sensory training through functional activities, and tabletop sensory exercises) for 8 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bobath Therapy | Other | The group will repeat 10 exercises (facilitated rolling, sitting balance exercises, weight shifting in standing, functional sit-to-stand, stepping practice, reaching activities, wall slides, therapeutic ball exercises, stair climbing practice, and breathing and relaxation techniques) for 8 weeks. Receives: Other: Bobath Therapy |
| Sensory Training with Bobath Therapy | Experimental | The group will repeat 9 exercises (texture discrimination, shape, size, and discrimination, tactile recognition, proprioception training, temperature differentiation, tactile localization, sensory mapping, sensory training through functional activities, and tabletop sensory exercises) with Bobath Therapy for 8 weeks. Receives: Other: Bobath Therapy; Other: Sensory Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Romberg test
Romberg test is popular for assessing proprioception
Measured: 4 weeks
Joint Position Sense Test
Joint Position Sense Test is used for assessing proprioception
Measured: 4 weeks
Berg Balance scale
Berg Balance scale is popular for assessing balance
Measured: 4 weeks
Timed up and go test
Timed up and go test is popular for assessing balance
Measured: 4 weeks
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool is specific tool that evaluates motor functioning, balance, sensation, and joint functioning in stroke patients
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Stroke PatientsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Noshaba Dilshad, MSPT-NM, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07139002
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0281
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Combined Effect of Sensory Training With Bobath Therapy on Proprioception, Balance, and Motor Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07139002
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0281
- Conditions
- Chronic Stroke Patients
- Keywords
- Bobath Therapy, Sensory training, Chronic Stroke, Balance, Motor function, Proprioception
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Chronic stroke causes moderate to severe impairments in proprioception, balance, and motor functions, which can impact upon an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, leading to reduced quality of life and increased dependency. Proprioception, or detecting the body's position in open space, is important for balance and coordinated movement. One therapy uses traditional rehabilitation methods like Bobath theory to increase motor functions, aiming to utilize sensory and movement facilitation. Nonetheless, combining sensory and Bobath therapy could lead to superior outcomes by simultaneously addressing both the proprioceptive deficit and motor skills. The purpose of this project is to explore the combined effect of sensory training and Bobath therapy on proprioception, balance, andmotor function in chronic stroke survivors.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial study will take place at Ittefaq (Trust) Hospital, Lahore, with a sample size of 40 participants. Eligible participants will include individuals who are 6 months to 2 years old chronic stroke patients (age group 45 years to 60 years), possess a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher, and can provide informed consent. Participants will be selected using nonprobability convenience sampling by using online randomizing tools. The participants will be randomly divided into groups (20 each). The study group will be subjected to combined sensory training and Bobath therapy. The duration of the intervention will be eight weeks, with three sessions per week aimed at improving proprioceptive awareness and motor function. Proprioception will be assessed using the proprioception assessment tool (PAT), joint position sense, and the Romberg test, while balance will be determined using the Berg Balance Scale. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment will be used to measure motor function. The first assessments will be the baseline assessments, done before the intervention, after which a follow-up will be done to measure the efficacy of the combined approach. Statistical analyses will be conducted to assess differences in outcomes between the two groups, helping to determine the effectiveness of combining sensory training with balance and motor function interventions in chronic stroke patients. The findings aim to contribute to the understanding of rehabilitation strategies for this population. Data analysis will be performed by using SPSS 26 software.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bobath Therapy | Other | Other: Bobath TherapyThe group will repeat 10 exercises (facilitated rolling, sitting balance exercises, weight shifting in standing, functional sit-to-stand, stepping practice, reaching activities, wall slides, therapeutic ball exercises, stair climbing practice, and breathing and relaxation techniques) for 8 weeks. |
| Sensory Training with Bobath Therapy | Experimental | Other: Bobath Therapy, Other: Sensory TrainingThe group will repeat 9 exercises (texture discrimination, shape, size, and discrimination, tactile recognition, proprioception training, temperature differentiation, tactile localization, sensory mapping, sensory training through functional activities, and tabletop sensory exercises) with Bobath Therapy for 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 45 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Both male and female included.
- Age group: 45 years to 60 years.
- Participants diagnosed with chronic stroke 6 months to 2 years.
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher.
- Cannot maintain balance for 30 seconds.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Participants having conditions other than chronic stroke (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic pathological condition, etc.).
- Participants having any visual, vestibular, or auditory impairment.
- Participants having any muscular injuries in the previous 6 months.
- Participants with a history of fracture in the previous 6 months.
- Participants with a history of mental illness.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bobath TherapyThe group will repeat 10 exercises (facilitated rolling, sitting balance exercises, weight shifting in standing, functional sit-to-stand, stepping practice, reaching activities, wall slides, therapeutic ball exercises, stair climbing practice, and breathing and relaxation techniques) for 8 weeks. | Other | Bobath Therapy, Sensory Training with Bobath Therapy |
| Sensory TrainingThe group will repeat 9 exercises (texture discrimination, shape, size, and discrimination, tactile recognition, proprioception training, temperature differentiation, tactile localization, sensory mapping, sensory training through functional activities, and tabletop sensory exercises) for 8 weeks. | Other | Sensory Training with Bobath Therapy |
Primary outcome
Romberg test
Time frame: 4 weeks
Romberg test is popular for assessing proprioception
Joint Position Sense Test
Time frame: 4 weeks
Joint Position Sense Test is used for assessing proprioception
Berg Balance scale
Time frame: 4 weeks
Berg Balance scale is popular for assessing balance
Timed up and go test
Time frame: 4 weeks
Timed up and go test is popular for assessing balance
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool
Time frame: 4 weeks
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Tool is specific tool that evaluates motor functioning, balance, sensation, and joint functioning in stroke patients
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Noshaba Dilshad, MSPT-NM principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bobath Therapy and Sensory Training in people with Chronic Stroke Patients, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Asrar Yousaf, M.phill (+923004099505, Asrar.yousaf@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Romberg test (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Aug 2025.