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Can zapping the brain while stretching the pelvis help stroke patients walk steadier?

NCT ID NCT07808580

Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Stroke often damages trunk control, balance and walking ability. Researchers are testing whether combining transcranial direct current stimulation, a mild electrical current applied to the scalp, with pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, a hands-on stretching and movement technique, improves these problems more than routine physical therapy alone. The trial enrolls 36 adults in the subacute phase after a first middle cerebral artery stroke. Participants receive either the combined therapy or routine physical therapy, and researchers measure trunk control, balance, walking mobility and leg movement before and after treatment.

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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation combined with pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give stroke rehabilitation teams a combined brain-stimulation and hands-on therapy routine that helps patients regain balance and walking independence sooner.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so any benefit may be modest or fade, and results in subacute stroke patients may not apply to other stages. tDCS carries a small risk of scalp irritation or seizure in people with a seizure history, who are excluded here.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Finished

Sep 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Middle Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke * Subacute phase of stroke * Patients experiencing their first ever stroke * Brunnstrom stage 3 * Patients is capable to follow commands Exclusion Criteria: * Frequent seizures or epileptic disorder * Contractures in the spine and lower limb * Patients with uncontrolled medical conditions e.g. severe musculoskeletal pain, uncontrolled heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension * Metallic implant * History of brain tumor, orthopedic, neurosurgical surgery * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

middle cerebral artery infarction stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke Subacute stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr Salma Physiotherapy Department Psrd Hospital 042-37423455

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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