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Can simple eye and head movements restore balance after a stroke?

NCT ID NCT07724860

Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two low-cost exercise programs—Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises and Frenkel exercises—to see which better improves balance and coordination in people who had a stroke 3 to 6 months ago. Participants, aged 40 to 75 with moderate balance problems, will be assigned to one of the two programs. The goal is to find out which approach leads to faster and more lasting improvements in mobility and fall risk.

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Active substance
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises and Frenkel exercises
What this could lead to
If one exercise program proves more effective, it could provide a simple, low-cost rehabilitation option to improve balance and coordination after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The exercises require consistent effort and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40-75 years * First-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, diagnosed within the past 3-6 months (subacute phase) * Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 21-40 (indicating moderate balance impairment) * Ability to follow instructions (Mini-Mental State Exam score ≥ 24) * No previous participation in a rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: * History of multiple strokes or recurrent strokes * Individuals with a history of neurological deficits other than stroke, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis * Severe musculoskeletal disorders, visual or auditory impairments * Any contraindications to start rehabilitation (i.e. severe uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes or unstable angina) * Use of assistive devices

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Conditions

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Ataxia stroke disorder

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Balance Coordination impairment Stroke Stroke (CVA) or tia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sehat Medical Complex

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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