StrokeNCT07338032
Task Specific Training and Conventional Physical Therapy on Ankle Dorsiflexion in Sub-acute Stroke Patients
A study testing Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy and Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening in people with Stroke and Subacute Stroke, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to compare two physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches for people in the sub-acute phase after stroke (2-6 months after stroke). Stroke often causes weakness of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles, which can lead to foot drop and difficulty walking safely. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Subacute Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy and Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 16 Jun 2025to 3 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 40 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Onset of stroke 2-6 months before study enrollment (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Ability to walk with or without an assistive device (Khallaf, 2020).
- Presence of a minimum of 8-10 Degree of ankle plantarflexion-dorsiflexion range
- Ability to follow a three-step command, MMSE 24 (Srivastava et al., 2024).
- Spasticity of plantarflexers 1 or 1+ (Abd Elsabour et al., 2025).
- Not participating in any other form of physical rehabilitation. No lumber radiculopathy (Srivastava et al., 2024).
Who cannot join
- Uncorrected vision and hearing loss or sensory impairment (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Unilateral or Visual neglect (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Sensory or global aphasia (Khallaf, 2020).
- Pain or musculoskeletal or any other neurological disorder (Srivastava et al., 2024).
- Carcinoma (Srivastava et al., 2024).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to compare two physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches for people in the sub-acute phase after stroke (2-6 months after stroke). Stroke often causes weakness of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles, which can lead to foot drop and difficulty walking safely. Improving ankle control may help balance and functional mobility.
Eligible participants will be recruited from two tertiary care hospitals using purposive sampling and enrolled after providing informed consent. After baseline assessment, participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. The experimental group will receive task-specific training combined with conventional physiotherapy, and the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy alone. Treatment will be delivered for 8 weeks, three sessions per week.
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the 8-week intervention. The primary outcomes are ankle dorsiflexor strength measured by Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and functional mobility measured by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Balance measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is the secondary outcome. An independent outcome assessor who is not involved in treatment delivery will conduct the assessments to reduce measurement bias.
Read the detailed description
This interventional randomized clinical trial will be conducted over nine months following institutional ethical approval at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, and Sharif City Medical Hospital. Participants will be recruited using a non-probability purposive sampling technique from the study settings. Eligibility criteria include adults aged 40-65 years with sub-acute stroke (2-6 months post-stroke), ability to walk with or without an assistive device, minimum ankle plantarflexion-dorsiflexion range, ability to follow commands (MMSE ≥24), and plantarflexor spasticity grade 1 or 1+. Key exclusions include uncorrected sensory impairment, neglect, aphasia, painful musculoskeletal conditions, other neurological disorders, and concurrent participation in other rehabilitation programs.
After written informed consent, participants will undergo baseline assessment of functional mobility, balance, and ankle dorsiflexor strength. Randomization will be performed after enrollment using an online randomization tool, with allocation concealment implemented through a sealed-envelope method. This study will use a single-blinded approach in which outcome assessment is conducted by an independent assessor who is not involved in treatment delivery and is unaware of group allocation.
Participants will be allocated to one of two parallel groups:
Group A (Experimental): Task-specific training plus conventional physiotherapy Participants will receive an 8-week program, three sessions per week, approximately 45 minutes per session. Task-specific gait training will include functional walking activities (forward, backward, and sideways walking with appropriate safety guarding and rest intervals). Additional task-oriented lower-limb activities may include toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance tasks, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion exercises. Conventional physiotherapy components may be provided alongside task-specific training as per protocol.
Group B (Control): Conventional physiotherapy only Participants will receive an 8-week conventional physiotherapy program, three sessions per week (approximately 45-60 minutes/session), focusing on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility. The program will include isometric dorsiflexion against resistance, progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using bands/weights with planned progression, and plantarflexor stretching.
Outcome Measures and Time Points Assessments will be performed at baseline and immediately post-intervention (after 8 weeks). Primary outcomes are (1) ankle dorsiflexor strength assessed by Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and (2) functional mobility assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Secondary outcome is balance assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Data will be analyzed using SPSS with significance level set at p < 0.05.
Sample Size Sample size was calculated using Epitool as 54 participants (27 per group). To account for an anticipated 20% dropout rate, the target enrollment will be 66 participants (33 per group).
- Conditions
- Stroke, Subacute Stroke
- Being tested
- Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy, Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening
- Keywords
- Ankle Dorsiflexion, Gait, Stroke Rehabilitation, Task-Specific Training, Time Up and Go Test
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional PhysiotherapyBehavioural
This intervention consists of task-specific training combined with conventional physiotherapy delivered over 8 weeks, with three supervised sessions per week (approximately 45 minutes per session). Task-specific training emphasizes repetitive, goal-directed functional activities designed to enhance ankle dorsiflexion during gait. Exercises include forward, backward, and sideways walking under therapist supervision, toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance tasks, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion using weighted boots or resistance bands. Conventional physiotherapy components, including strengthening and flexibility exercises for the ankle dorsiflexors, may be incorporated alongside task-oriented activities as per protocol. All sessions are delivered by a qualified physiotherapist following standardized safety and progression guidelines.
Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor StrengtheningBehavioural
This intervention consists of a conventional physiotherapy program focused on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility, delivered over 8 weeks with three supervised sessions per week (45-60 minutes per session). The program includes isometric ankle dorsiflexion exercises against manual resistance, held contractions with rest intervals, and progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using resistance bands or ankle weights with gradual increases in intensity and repetitions. Passive and active stretching of the plantarflexor muscles is also included. All exercises are administered by an experienced physiotherapist using standardized positioning, safety precautions, and progression criteria.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Task-Specific Training + Conventional Physiotherapy | Experimental | Participants will receive an 8-week program (3 sessions/week; ~45 min/session) consisting of task-specific gait and ankle-focused functional activities combined with conventional physiotherapy. Task-specific training includes goal-directed walking tasks (forward, backward, and sideways walking with therapist guarding; structured sets and rest). Additional task-oriented exercises may include toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance on a foam surface, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion using weighted boots or resistance bands. Conventional components (as per protocol) may be provided alongside to support strength, flexibility, and safe gait practice. Receives: Behavioral: Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy |
| Conventional Physiotherapy (Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening) | Other | Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy for 8 weeks (3 sessions/week; ~45-60 min/session) focusing on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility. The strengthening program includes isometric ankle dorsiflexion against manual resistance (held contractions with rest intervals, repeated in sets) and progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using resistance bands or ankle weights with gradual progression in intensity and repetitions across the intervention period. Plantarflexor stretching will be performed as part of the protocol (held stretches repeated per session). The program is delivered by an experienced physiotherapist under standardized safety and positioning instructions. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ankle Dorsiflexor Muscle Strength
Ankle dorsiflexor muscle strength will be assessed using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Muscle strength is graded on a standardized ordinal scale ranging from 0 (no visible or palpable muscle contraction) to 5 (normal muscle strength against full resistance). MMT will be performed by a trained assessor using standardized positioning and resistance techniques to ensure consistency. The assessment focuses on the affected lower limb ankle dorsiflexor muscles, which are essential for foot clearance and gait during walking.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Functional Mobility Assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test
Functional mobility will be evaluated using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The test measures the time, in seconds, required for a participant to stand up from a standard chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Lower completion times indicate better functional mobility. The TUG test will be administered under standardized conditions by a trained assessor to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Secondary outcomes (1)
Balance Assessed by the Berg Balance Scale
Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), a validated clinical tool consisting of 14 functional balance tasks such as sitting, standing, transfers, reaching, turning, and single-leg stance. Each task is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4), with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance. The BBS will be administered by a trained assessor following standardized instructions.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jan 2026
- Study start16 Jun 2025
- Primary completion29 Dec 2025
- Study completion3 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rimsha Khalid, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07338032
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UOL/IREB/25/12/0040
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Dorsch, S., Ada, L., Canning, C. G., & Al-Zoubi, F. (2023). Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to usual care after stroke: A systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 20, 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01154-6
Belghith K, Zidi M, Vincent L, Fedele JM, Bou-Serhal R, Maktouf W. Eccentric strengthening vs. conventional therapy in sub-acute stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Front Neurol. 2025 Jan 23;15:1398860. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1398860. eCollection 2024.
PubMed 39917437
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Task Specific Training and Conventional Physical Therapy on Ankle Dorsiflexion in Sub-acute Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07338032
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UOL/IREB/25/12/0040
- Conditions
- Stroke, Subacute Stroke
- Keywords
- Ankle Dorsiflexion, Gait, Stroke Rehabilitation, Task-Specific Training, Time Up and Go Test
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 29 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Jan 2026 (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.
This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to compare two physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches for people in the sub-acute phase after stroke (2-6 months after stroke). Stroke often causes weakness of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles, which can lead to foot drop and difficulty walking safely. Improving ankle control may help balance and functional mobility.
Eligible participants will be recruited from two tertiary care hospitals using purposive sampling and enrolled after providing informed consent. After baseline assessment, participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. The experimental group will receive task-specific training combined with conventional physiotherapy, and the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy alone. Treatment will be delivered for 8 weeks, three sessions per week.
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the 8-week intervention. The primary outcomes are ankle dorsiflexor strength measured by Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and functional mobility measured by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Balance measured by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is the secondary outcome. An independent outcome assessor who is not involved in treatment delivery will conduct the assessments to reduce measurement bias.
Detailed description
This interventional randomized clinical trial will be conducted over nine months following institutional ethical approval at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, and Sharif City Medical Hospital. Participants will be recruited using a non-probability purposive sampling technique from the study settings. Eligibility criteria include adults aged 40-65 years with sub-acute stroke (2-6 months post-stroke), ability to walk with or without an assistive device, minimum ankle plantarflexion-dorsiflexion range, ability to follow commands (MMSE ≥24), and plantarflexor spasticity grade 1 or 1+. Key exclusions include uncorrected sensory impairment, neglect, aphasia, painful musculoskeletal conditions, other neurological disorders, and concurrent participation in other rehabilitation programs.
After written informed consent, participants will undergo baseline assessment of functional mobility, balance, and ankle dorsiflexor strength. Randomization will be performed after enrollment using an online randomization tool, with allocation concealment implemented through a sealed-envelope method. This study will use a single-blinded approach in which outcome assessment is conducted by an independent assessor who is not involved in treatment delivery and is unaware of group allocation.
Participants will be allocated to one of two parallel groups:
Group A (Experimental): Task-specific training plus conventional physiotherapy Participants will receive an 8-week program, three sessions per week, approximately 45 minutes per session. Task-specific gait training will include functional walking activities (forward, backward, and sideways walking with appropriate safety guarding and rest intervals). Additional task-oriented lower-limb activities may include toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance tasks, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion exercises. Conventional physiotherapy components may be provided alongside task-specific training as per protocol.
Group B (Control): Conventional physiotherapy only Participants will receive an 8-week conventional physiotherapy program, three sessions per week (approximately 45-60 minutes/session), focusing on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility. The program will include isometric dorsiflexion against resistance, progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using bands/weights with planned progression, and plantarflexor stretching.
Outcome Measures and Time Points Assessments will be performed at baseline and immediately post-intervention (after 8 weeks). Primary outcomes are (1) ankle dorsiflexor strength assessed by Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) and (2) functional mobility assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Secondary outcome is balance assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Data will be analyzed using SPSS with significance level set at p < 0.05.
Sample Size Sample size was calculated using Epitool as 54 participants (27 per group). To account for an anticipated 20% dropout rate, the target enrollment will be 66 participants (33 per group).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Task-Specific Training + Conventional Physiotherapy | Experimental | Behavioral: Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional PhysiotherapyParticipants will receive an 8-week program (3 sessions/week; ~45 min/session) consisting of task-specific gait and ankle-focused functional activities combined with conventional physiotherapy. Task-specific training includes goal-directed walking tasks (forward, backward, and sideways walking with therapist guarding; structured sets and rest). Additional task-oriented exercises may include toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance on a foam surface, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion using weighted boots or resistance bands. Conventional components (as per protocol) may be provided alongside to support strength, flexibility, and safe gait practice. |
| Conventional Physiotherapy (Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening) | Other | Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor StrengtheningParticipants will receive conventional physiotherapy for 8 weeks (3 sessions/week; ~45-60 min/session) focusing on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility. The strengthening program includes isometric ankle dorsiflexion against manual resistance (held contractions with rest intervals, repeated in sets) and progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using resistance bands or ankle weights with gradual progression in intensity and repetitions across the intervention period. Plantarflexor stretching will be performed as part of the protocol (held stretches repeated per session). The program is delivered by an experienced physiotherapist under standardized safety and positioning instructions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Onset of stroke 2-6 months before study enrollment (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Ability to walk with or without an assistive device (Khallaf, 2020).
- Presence of a minimum of 8-10 Degree of ankle plantarflexion-dorsiflexion range
- Ability to follow a three-step command, MMSE 24 (Srivastava et al., 2024).
- Spasticity of plantarflexers 1 or 1+ (Abd Elsabour et al., 2025).
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Uncorrected vision and hearing loss or sensory impairment (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Unilateral or Visual neglect (Van Criekinge et al., 2022).
- Sensory or global aphasia (Khallaf, 2020).
- Pain or musculoskeletal or any other neurological disorder (Srivastava et al., 2024).
- Carcinoma (Srivastava et al., 2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional PhysiotherapyThis intervention consists of task-specific training combined with conventional physiotherapy delivered over 8 weeks, with three supervised sessions per week (approximately 45 minutes per session). Task-specific training emphasizes repetitive, goal-directed functional activities designed to enhance ankle dorsiflexion during gait. Exercises include forward, backward, and sideways walking under therapist supervision, toe walking, heel raises on a step, single-leg stance tasks, active toe lifts, and resisted ankle dorsiflexion using weighted boots or resistance bands. Conventional physiotherapy components, including strengthening and flexibility exercises for the ankle dorsiflexors, may be incorporated alongside task-oriented activities as per protocol. All sessions are delivered by a qualified physiotherapist following standardized safety and progression guidelines. | Behavioural | Task-Specific Training + Conventional Physiotherapy |
| Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor StrengtheningThis intervention consists of a conventional physiotherapy program focused on ankle dorsiflexor strengthening and flexibility, delivered over 8 weeks with three supervised sessions per week (45-60 minutes per session). The program includes isometric ankle dorsiflexion exercises against manual resistance, held contractions with rest intervals, and progressive concentric dorsiflexion strengthening using resistance bands or ankle weights with gradual increases in intensity and repetitions. Passive and active stretching of the plantarflexor muscles is also included. All exercises are administered by an experienced physiotherapist using standardized positioning, safety precautions, and progression criteria. | Behavioural | Conventional Physiotherapy (Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening) |
Primary outcome
Ankle Dorsiflexor Muscle Strength
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Ankle dorsiflexor muscle strength will be assessed using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Muscle strength is graded on a standardized ordinal scale ranging from 0 (no visible or palpable muscle contraction) to 5 (normal muscle strength against full resistance). MMT will be performed by a trained assessor using standardized positioning and resistance techniques to ensure consistency. The assessment focuses on the affected lower limb ankle dorsiflexor muscles, which are essential for foot clearance and gait during walking.
Functional Mobility Assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Functional mobility will be evaluated using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The test measures the time, in seconds, required for a participant to stand up from a standard chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Lower completion times indicate better functional mobility. The TUG test will be administered under standardized conditions by a trained assessor to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
1 secondary outcome
Balance Assessed by the Berg Balance Scale
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jan 2026.
- BackgroundDorsch, S., Ada, L., Canning, C. G., & Al-Zoubi, F. (2023). Bobath therapy is inferior to task-specific training and not superior to usual care after stroke: A systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 20, 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01154-6
- Background: PubMed 39917437Belghith K, Zidi M, Vincent L, Fedele JM, Bou-Serhal R, Maktouf W. Eccentric strengthening vs. conventional therapy in sub-acute stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Front Neurol. 2025 Jan 23;15:1398860. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1398860. eCollection 2024.
- 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Task-Specific Training Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy and Conventional Physiotherapy for Ankle Dorsiflexor Strengthening in people with Stroke and Subacute Stroke, run by University of Lahore 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 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jan 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Ankle Dorsiflexor Muscle Strength (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention program). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07338032, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 13 Jan 2026.