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NCT Number: NCT07077837

Effect of Incorporating Perceptual Learning Into Plantar Hardness Discrimination on the Risk of Falling and Muscle Torque in Patients With Hemiplegia

Hemiplegia, a common stroke sequela, significantly impairs motor function, leading to balance issues and increased fall risk. Traditional rehabilitation methods often fall short in fully restoring function. This study explores Perceptual Learning's role in enhancing balance training outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Hemiparesis Balance Hemiplegia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paralysis Paresis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

45 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • • age from 45 to 65 years old
  • both Sex
  • the duration of illness more than six months
  • post stroke hemiplegia
  • spasticity ranged from (1:1+) according to Modified Ashworth Scale
  • Body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18.5 to 29.9 Kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

  • 1) stroke occurred less than 3 months ago (2) Patients with severe cognitive or psychiatric impairment aphasia who could not understand the instructions given to him by physical therapist or unable to perform the task (3) any other orthopedic disorders or neurologic diseases.

Treatment and study plan

Study Group

Other

received perceptual learning using plantar hardness discrimination and conventional treatment

Control

Other

received conventional treatment (balance exercise functional care training

Primary outcomes

  1. risk of fall

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The Biodex Balance System is advice to measure different parameter of body balance, posture stability and risk of falling

Secondary outcomes

  1. muscle torque

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Isokinetic devices are used in assessments to evaluate muscle strength and function by measuring resistance at a constant speed. These devices, often called isokinetic dynamometers, are particularly helpful in identifying muscle weaknesses

  2. Functional independent measures scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 22, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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