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Comparison of Modified-Otago and Tai Chi Exercises in Patients With Stroke

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40 - 65 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

The study aims to determine the comparative effects of Modified-Otago and Tai Chi Exercises on Balance and Motor Function in Patients with Stroke.

Description

This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at the Physiotherapy and Chiropractor Centre, Lahore. Data will be collected within seven months after the approval of synopsis. A total of 64 patients will be recruited through convenience sampling technique after inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the baseline assessment, randomizations will be performed through the lottery method. Group A will receive Modified Otago exercises for 60 minutes, 3 times per week for 12 weeks, and Group B will receive Tai Chi Qigong exercises for 60 minutes, 3 times per week for 12 weeks. To assess the balance and motor function, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Motor Assessment Scale will be used, respectively. The data will be analyzed by using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) 23 version.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Clinically diagnosed stroke patients with ischemic type.
  2. Post-stroke ≥ 3 months.
  3. Survivors of both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.
  4. Subjects should have stable conditions after the stroke incidence.
  5. Community-dwelling survivors of stroke who were aged ≥40 years.
  6. Both genders can participate in the study.
  7. Mini-Mental State Exam score equal to or greater than 24.
  8. Modified Rankin Scale score of three or less.
  9. Berg Balance Scale score is between 41 and 52.
  10. Muscle strength grade should be of grade 4 and above.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Subjects with diagnosed peripheral neuropathy.
  2. The subject is unable to perform Tai Chi exercises.
  3. No history of other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
  4. Subjects with diagnosed vestibular disease.
  5. Subjects have cardiac abnormalities.
  6. Contracture, fracture, or pain in the musculoskeletal system.
  7. Subjects who have undergone strength and balance training in the past 3 months.
  8. Subject taking medications that increase the incidence of falls.
  9. Subjects have been diagnosed with malignancy of any type.

Study details

Stroke

NCT06308224

Riphah International University

22 March 2024

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