Effect Of Task-Specific Training With And Without Biofeedback On Balance And Risk Of Falls In Chronic Ischemic Stroke Patients Of Central Lahore, Pakistan, A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of task-specific training with and without biofeedback compared to conventional physical therapy on balance and fall risk in chronic ischemic stroke patients in Lahore, Pakistan. Sixty-six participants will be randomly allocated into three groups: Group 1 (task-specific training with biofeedback), Group 2 (task-specific training without biofeedback), and Group 3 (conventional physical therapy). The intervention will span 12 weeks, consisting of 36 sessions. Key outcome measures include the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and the Barthel Index. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. The study hypothesizes that the use of biofeedback in task-specific training will produce significantly greater improvements in balance and reduced fall risk compared to conventional rehabilitation strategies. The study is being conducted at Shadman Medical Center in Lahore and is part of a PhD project from Lincoln University College.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Chronic ischemic stroke patients (more than 3 months after stroke) Both Male and Female Patients Patients of 40 or above years of age Patients with Burnstorm stage 3 or above.) Patients with good cognitive function (score of 20 or more on MMSE) Patients who can ambulate 10 m (with or without the assistive device)
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Shadman Medical Center
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Syed Ali Behram Subazwari, Phd physiotherapy
subazwari@lincoln.edu.my
+92 315 8482631
Backup
Montiha Azeem, DPT
muntahaazeem9@gmail.com
+92 347 9717317
Time Frame
Start Date:2026-02-10
Estimated Completion Date:2026-03-12
Participants
Target number of participants:66
Treatments
Experimental: Task-Specific Training with Biofeedback
Participants in this group will receive task-specific training combined with biofeedback. The intervention will focus on functional activities that challenge balance and mobility, while real-time feedback will be provided to improve motor control and postural stability. Training will be conducted under supervision for a set duration and frequency over the intervention period.
Experimental: Task-Specific Training without Biofeedback
Participants in this group will receive the same task-specific training protocol without biofeedback. Functional tasks will be practiced to enhance balance and reduce fall risk. Training will be identical in duration and intensity to the experimental group but will not include feedback mechanisms.
Active_comparator: Control Group
Participants in this group will receive conventional post-stroke physical therapy following standard rehabilitation protocols. Interventions will include strengthening, stretching, balance exercises, and functional mobility tasks. The duration and frequency will match the experimental groups (three 1-hour sessions per week for 12 weeks).