StrokeNCT07642154
Comparison Between LL Sesorimotor Training and WBB Therapy on PS, DB and FOF in Post Stroke Patients
A study testing Sensorimotor Training and Whole Body Vibration Training in people with Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Stroke is a neurological disorder causing 70-80 percent deaths in the low income and developing countries. Patients commonly present with common impairments associated with balance, proprioception, poor gait, speech impairment and posture which affect the activities of daily living along with increased risk and fear… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- Sensorimotor Training and Whole Body Vibration Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 7 Apr 2026to 1 Jul 2026
- 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 50 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female ranging from 50-65 years.
- Definitive diagnosis of stroke .
- Having sensory issues due to stroke in lower extremities.
- Those who did not have a problem with walking due to other diseases other than stroke.
- Having score less than 45 on berg balance scale.
- Having no wounds, infections, and skin diseases in the feet, not taking medications such as nitroglycerin, dopamine, and dobutamine.
- Having no history of mental illness, no suffering from osteoporosis, and not having neurological diseases. (7)
Who cannot join
- Vestibular problems.
- Severe cognitive decline and aphasia
- Systemic diseases.
- Cerebellar-related diseases.
- Having acute and critical conditions during the intervention. (14)
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
Saira Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 42000
Dr Mohammad Hassan, MS-SPT, +923214375335, drhassandpt@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison Between Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training and Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Postural Stability, Dynamic Balance and Fear of Fall in Post Stroke Patients.
Stroke is a neurological disorder causing 70-80 percent deaths in the low income and developing countries. Patients commonly present with common impairments associated with balance, proprioception, poor gait, speech impairment and posture which affect the activities of daily living along with increased risk and fear of fall. This negatively impacts patients' mobility, confidence and role in the society. Lower limb sensorimotor training targets the integration of sensory and motor systems enhancing tactile stimulation, balance and proprioception; whereas whole body vibration stimulates muscle spindles and mechanoreceptors via mechanical oscillations that may promote reflexive muscle contractions, improve muscle tone, and enhance postural responses. The aim of this study is to find the comparative effects of lower limb sensorimotor training and whole-body vibration therapy on balance, posture and fear of fall in post stroke patients.
This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Non probability convenience sampling will be used to recruit 42 patients of either gender, aged 50-65 years, and diagnosed with stroke. This study will be carried out in Saira Memorial Hospital, Lahore. The participants will be randomly allocated to Group A and Group B through computerized table generator method. Each group will be given conventional physical therapy treatment as a baseline which includes range of motion exercises, balance and gait training. Group A will receive lower limb sensorimotor training, whereas group B will receive whole body vibration therapy. Each group will perform their respective exercises 45 minutes, three times a week for 8 weeks. The participants will be evaluated at the start and end of the exercise program through Berg Balance scale for dynamic balance, falls efficacy scale for risk of fall and Nottingham sensory assessment scale for sensory assessment. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 26.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation
- Being tested
- Sensorimotor Training, Whole Body Vibration Training
- Keywords
- Stroke, Sensorimotor training, Whole body vibration therapy, Berg balance scale
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sensorimotor TrainingBehavioural
Component Frequency Intensity Time (minutes) Type Task- specific training 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants will perform reaching and walking activities. Sensory stimulation) 3 times/week Low to moderate 5 minutes Tactile and proprioceptive activities will be performed on participants. Balance/pos ture control 3 times/week Low to moderate 5 minutes Single leg stance and balance board training will be given to the patients.
Bilateral training 3 times per week Low to moderate
5 minutes Active recovery (slow walking/light movement) exercises will be guided to the participants. Constraint- Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
3 times/week
Low to Moderate
5 minutes
Participants will involve in Mirror therapy.
Functional activities (ADLs)
3 times per week
Low to moderate
5 minutes Participants will perform functional activities like combing hair, pouring water, Eating with utensils, folding towels or clothes.
Whole Body Vibration TrainingBehavioural
Component Frequency Intensity Time (minutes) Type
Static Standing with vibration
3 times per week
Low to moderate
5 minutes Participants stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent on whole body vibrator, receiving whole body vibration therapy. Mini Squats Performed while vibrating
3 times per week
Low to moderate
5 minutes Participants perform min squats while receiving whole body vibration therapy Seated or Assisted Vibration 3 times per week Low to moderate
5 minutes Participants sit on a chair or cushion placed on the platform and receives vibration therapy. Upper Body Training while vibrating
3 times per week
Low to moderate
5 minutes Participants will perform task-oriented upper limb exercises along with vibration therapy Vibration 3 times per Low to 5 minutes Participants will receive
therapy along with functional tasks week moderate whole body vibration therapy while performing functional tasks like pegboard training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training Exercises Group | Experimental | Sensorimotor training Participants of this group will be given task-specific training (reaching and walking activities), sensory stimulation training (tactile and proprioceptive activities), balance and postural control training (single leg stance and balance board training), and bilateral training (active recovery such as slow walking and light movements, constraint-induced movement therapy including mirror therapy), as well as practice of functional activities of daily living (bathing, combing, and eating with utensils).
(19) Receives: Behavioral: Sensorimotor Training |
| Whole Body Vibration Training Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will be given whole body vibration therapy including standing while vibrating (feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent on whole body vibrator), mini squats performed while vibrating, seated or assisted vibration (participants will sit on a chair or cushion placed on the platform and receives vibration therapy), upper body training while vibrating (participants will perform task-oriented upper limb exercises along with vibration therapy). The frequency of vibration for lower limb will be 11-z.(20) Receives: Behavioral: Whole Body Vibration Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postural Stability
The Falls Efficacy Scale International is a measure of fear of falling or concerns about falling, developed as part of the Prevention of Falls Network Europe project between 2003 and 2006. It is a 16-item questionnaire, useful for researchers and clinicians interested in assessing fear of falling. The total score ranges from 16-64, with levels of concern classified as follows: Low Concern (16-19), indicating minimal concern about falling when engaging in daily activities; Moderate Concern (20-27), indicating a moderate level of concern and worry about falling during activities; and High Concern (28-64), reflecting a high level of fear and anxiety about falling during activities.(18)
Measured: 8 Weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Dynamic Balance
Berg Balance Scale:
The Berg Balance Scale is a widely used clinical tool to assess a person's static and dynamic balance abilities. It is a 14-item assessment scale that evaluates balance during various tasks. The Berg Balance scale is used to determine fall risk, predict length of stay in rehabilitation, and track progress in individuals with balance impairments (15) Cut-off scores for the elderly were reported by Berg et al. (1992). In this scale, a score of 56 indicates functional balance, a score of < 45 indicates a greater risk of falling, and a score of ≤ 49 indicates a risk of falls in individuals with stroke. (16) Studies of various elderly populations (N = 31-101, 60-90+ years of age) have shown high intra-rater and inter-rater reliability (ICC = .98, 14,15), a ratio of variability among subjects to total of .96-1.0 (16), and rs =
.88 (17). Test-retest reliability in 22 people with hemiparesis is also high (ICC [2,1] = .98) (17)
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2026
- Study start7 Apr 2026
- Primary completion7 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- 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
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Mohammad Hassan, Ms, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07642154
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0220
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 11 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison Between Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training and Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Postural Stability, Dynamic Balance and Fear of Fall in Post Stroke Patients.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07642154
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0220
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation
- Keywords
- Stroke, Sensorimotor training, Whole body vibration therapy, Berg balance scale
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 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.
Stroke is a neurological disorder causing 70-80 percent deaths in the low income and developing countries. Patients commonly present with common impairments associated with balance, proprioception, poor gait, speech impairment and posture which affect the activities of daily living along with increased risk and fear of fall. This negatively impacts patients' mobility, confidence and role in the society. Lower limb sensorimotor training targets the integration of sensory and motor systems enhancing tactile stimulation, balance and proprioception; whereas whole body vibration stimulates muscle spindles and mechanoreceptors via mechanical oscillations that may promote reflexive muscle contractions, improve muscle tone, and enhance postural responses. The aim of this study is to find the comparative effects of lower limb sensorimotor training and whole-body vibration therapy on balance, posture and fear of fall in post stroke patients.
This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Non probability convenience sampling will be used to recruit 42 patients of either gender, aged 50-65 years, and diagnosed with stroke. This study will be carried out in Saira Memorial Hospital, Lahore. The participants will be randomly allocated to Group A and Group B through computerized table generator method. Each group will be given conventional physical therapy treatment as a baseline which includes range of motion exercises, balance and gait training. Group A will receive lower limb sensorimotor training, whereas group B will receive whole body vibration therapy. Each group will perform their respective exercises 45 minutes, three times a week for 8 weeks. The participants will be evaluated at the start and end of the exercise program through Berg Balance scale for dynamic balance, falls efficacy scale for risk of fall and Nottingham sensory assessment scale for sensory assessment. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 26.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training Exercises Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Sensorimotor TrainingSensorimotor training Participants of this group will be given task-specific training (reaching and walking activities), sensory stimulation training (tactile and proprioceptive activities), balance and postural control training (single leg stance and balance board training), and bilateral training (active recovery such as slow walking and light movements, constraint-induced movement therapy including mirror therapy), as well as practice of functional activities of daily living (bathing, combing, and eating with utensils). (19) |
| Whole Body Vibration Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Whole Body Vibration TrainingParticipants in this group will be given whole body vibration therapy including standing while vibrating (feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent on whole body vibrator), mini squats performed while vibrating, seated or assisted vibration (participants will sit on a chair or cushion placed on the platform and receives vibration therapy), upper body training while vibrating (participants will perform task-oriented upper limb exercises along with vibration therapy). The frequency of vibration for lower limb will be 11-z.(20) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Both male and female ranging from 50-65 years.
- Definitive diagnosis of stroke .
- Having sensory issues due to stroke in lower extremities.
- Those who did not have a problem with walking due to other diseases other than stroke.
- Having score less than 45 on berg balance scale.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Vestibular problems.
- Severe cognitive decline and aphasia
- Systemic diseases.
- Cerebellar-related diseases.
- Having acute and critical conditions during the intervention. (14)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensorimotor TrainingComponent Frequency Intensity Time (minutes) Type Task- specific training 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants will perform reaching and walking activities. Sensory stimulation) 3 times/week Low to moderate 5 minutes Tactile and proprioceptive activities will be performed on participants. Balance/pos ture control 3 times/week Low to moderate 5 minutes Single leg stance and balance board training will be given to the patients. Bilateral training 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Active recovery (slow walking/light movement) exercises will be guided to the participants. Constraint- Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) 3 times/week Low to Moderate 5 minutes Participants will involve in Mirror therapy. Functional activities (ADLs) 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants will perform functional activities like combing hair, pouring water, Eating with utensils, folding towels or clothes. | Behavioural | Lower Limb Sensorimotor Training Exercises Group |
| Whole Body Vibration TrainingComponent Frequency Intensity Time (minutes) Type Static Standing with vibration 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent on whole body vibrator, receiving whole body vibration therapy. Mini Squats Performed while vibrating 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants perform min squats while receiving whole body vibration therapy Seated or Assisted Vibration 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants sit on a chair or cushion placed on the platform and receives vibration therapy. Upper Body Training while vibrating 3 times per week Low to moderate 5 minutes Participants will perform task-oriented upper limb exercises along with vibration therapy Vibration 3 times per Low to 5 minutes Participants will receive therapy along with functional tasks week moderate whole body vibration therapy while performing functional tasks like pegboard training | Behavioural | Whole Body Vibration Training Group |
Primary outcome
Postural Stability
Time frame: 8 Weeks
The Falls Efficacy Scale International is a measure of fear of falling or concerns about falling, developed as part of the Prevention of Falls Network Europe project between 2003 and 2006. It is a 16-item questionnaire, useful for researchers and clinicians interested in assessing fear of falling. The total score ranges from 16-64, with levels of concern classified as follows: Low Concern (16-19), indicating minimal concern about falling when engaging in daily activities; Moderate Concern (20-27), indicating a moderate level of concern and worry about falling during activities; and High Concern (28-64), reflecting a high level of fear and anxiety about falling during activities.(18)
1 secondary outcome
Dynamic Balance
Time frame: 8 weeks
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 11 Jun 2026.
- 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.
Mohammad Hassan, Ms 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 Sensorimotor Training and Whole Body Vibration Training in people with Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation, 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 7 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 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?
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 Dr. Mohammad Hassan, MS (+923214375335, drhassandpt@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Postural Stability (time frame: 8 Weeks). 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 11 Jun 2026.