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NCT Number: NCT07506174

Pelvic PNF and Multiplanar Trunk Training in Stroke Patients

To compare the effects of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and multiplanar trunk exercises on balance and functional mobility in stroke patients

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

40 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Al-e-Imran Trust Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54500, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Saba Naseem Khan, MsNMPT

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Sana Riaz, MS

CONTACT

+923474716107

About this study

Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is antagonized with Multiplanar Trunk. Exercises. The pelvic PNF method implied individualized movements that enhanced equilibrium, gait, and postural alignment. Multiplanar Trunk Exercises aimed at balance, core function, and stability in stroke patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic Hemiplegia, at least six months after the first stroke episode, stroke victims go through a recovery phase
  • Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Patients who can sit independently
  • Patient with a Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) score ≥ 24
  • Patient with the ability to walk 10 meters independently using aids or orthosis

Exclusion criteria

  • patients who had any form of spine or lower limb surgery within the past month
  • Patients with unstable cardiovascular disorders
  • Patients with other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that resulted in significant balance issues, such as basal ganglia or cerebellar disorders
  • Patients with fractures and dislocations in the spine and lower limbs

Treatment and study plan

Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

Other

Pelvic Anterior Elevation Pelvic Posterior Elevation Pelvic Anterior Depression Pelvic Posterior Depression

5 reps of every exercise, 30 minutes for 12 weeks

Multiplanar Trunk Training

Other

Sitting Balance on a Stable Surface Static Trunk Holds with Supportive Surfaces Static Trunk Rotation Seated Trunk Rotation (Right and Left) Seated Lateral Flexion (Right and Left) Seated Anterior-Posterior Weight Shifting Seated Trunk Rotations with Arm Reaching Bridging with Arm Reaches Wall Push-ups Ball Tossing or Catching in Sitting/Standing

5-7 reps of every exercise for 30 minutes for 12 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

    Time frame: 12th week

    The BBS comprises 14 items specifically designed to evaluate balance function in older adults. Each item is assigned a score on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The cumulative score ranges from 0 to 56, with a higher score indicating superior balance function.

  2. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    Time frame: 12th week

    In the timed up and go (TUG) test, subjects are asked to rise from a standard armchair, walk to a marker 3 m away, turn, walk back, and sit down again. The TUG test is used to assess dynamic balance, mobility, and the risk of falls. The task consists of getting up from a chair, walking 3 m, turning around, returning to the chair, and sitting down. The test will be repeated 3 times.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Muneeb Khan, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+92336799611

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Multiplanar Trunk Training on Balance and Functional Mobility in Stroke Patients

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 1, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 9, 2026

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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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