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Rhythmic Initiation vs Isometric Training for Arm Recovery After Stroke

RecruitingNAAges 40 Years - 60 YearsAllUniversity of Faisalabad
NCT07598435 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ†—
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Many stroke survivors experience persistent weakness, loss of motor control, and poor coordination in their upper limb, which limits their ability to perform daily activities and return to independent living. This study compares two physical therapy approaches for patients in the subacute stage of stroke recovery (1 to 6 months after stroke). The first approach is Rhythmic Initiation, a technique from Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) that uses smooth, guided movement patterns progressing from passive to active movement. The second approach is Isometric Resistance Training, which involves holding static muscle contractions against resistance without moving the joint. The study will enroll 40 patients aged 40 to 60 years with unilateral upper limb weakness from a first-time stroke. Participants will be randomly ass

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed subacute stroke (1 to 6 months post-onset) * Unilateral upper limb involvement * Age 40 to 60 years * Both genders * Medically stable and able to participate in physical therapy * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score \>3) * Recurrent or bilateral stroke * Shoulder subluxation * Shoulder or upper limb pain limiting active movement * Cognitive or perceptual deficits impairing ability to follow instructions * Other neurological disorder affecting upper limb (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Orthopedic condition affecting upper limb function
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What it tests

  • Rhythmic Initiation (PNF technique)
  • Isometric Resistance Training
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Where

1 site
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalฤbad, Pakistan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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