Can reflex therapy help stroke survivors regain balance?
NCT ID NCT07244952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether Vojta therapy, a type of physical therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific body areas to trigger natural movement patterns, can improve posture and trunk control in people recovering from a stroke. Researchers will include 62 adults aged 45-65 who had a first-time stroke within the past 3 months. Participants will receive either routine physical therapy alone or routine therapy plus Vojta therapy, and their progress will be measured using standard balance and movement tests.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 62 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 45-65 years * Both males and females * First time subacute stroke (7 days post stroke to 3 months) * Brunnstrom stage 1,2 * A confirmed CT scan for subacute ischemic stroke * A hemiplegia with score of ≤2 of medical research council scale for muscle strength of the arm (MRCS) * Premorbid modified Rankin scale score ≤ 3 * Stroke patient who can achieve supported standing * Patients having NIHSS score 16-20 will be included * Patient who can achieve sitting for 30 seconds Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairments that can hinder rehabilitation * Limitations in communication due to aphasia * Altered consciousness or dementia (Epple et al., 2020b) * Patients suffering from postural hypotension
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Locations
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Dr Wajeeha Mahmood (PT)
RECRUITINGLahore, Pakistan
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