Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Ankle Joint Proprioception and Balance in Patients With Stroke
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Intermitted pneumatic pressure, Conventional physical therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Stroke. Basic parameters: 50 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
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Overview
This study aims to assess the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on ankle joint proprioception and balance in patients with stroke.
Detailed description
Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, often resulting in motor impairments that limit mobility, daily activities, social participation, and overall quality of life. Although many stroke survivors regain independent ambulation, deficits in balance, posture, and gait commonly persist due to impaired voluntary motor control of the paretic lower limb. Recovery of lower limb motor function is essential for walking, independence in activities of daily living, and social participation. Proprioception, which provides sensory information about body position and movement, plays a critical role in motor control and functional performance. Proprioceptive deficits are common after stroke and are more pronounced in the lower limb, contributing to impaired balance, gait disturbances, and increased fall risk. Stroke rehabilitation aims to restore function through interventions that enhance sensory input, promote cortical plasticity, and improve motor recovery. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on ankle joint proprioception and balance in patients with stroke.
Interventions
- Device Intermitted pneumatic pressure
Intermittent pneumatic compression will be applied with the patient positioned comfortably in a supported supine lying position on an appropriately sized treatment table. The treated limb will be inspected for skin integrity, with any bandages removed, and a cotton gauze sleeve will be applied prior to placement of the compression sleeve. The compression unit will be placed on a stable surface, checked for cleanliness and proper assembly, and securely connected to the limb. Treatment parameters - Other Conventional physical therapy
Conventional physical therapy will be received in the form of range of motion exercises, strength exercise, stretching exercises, sit to stand, proprioception training and balance training, 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Primary outcome measures
- Ankle proprioception [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Mediolateral Stability Index (MLSI) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Anteroposterior Stability Index (APSI) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Overall Stability Index (OSI) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Limits of Stability (LOS) score [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- The age of the patients will range from 50-65 years old.
- Patients with stroke duration of illness ranged from six months to 18 months.
- BMI (Body Mass Index) ranged from 20- 30 Kg/m2.
- The muscle tone of the affected lower limb muscles ranged from 1 to 2 grade according Modified Aschworth Scale.
- Patients who have moderate impaired balance.
- Patients who have impaired proprioception.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with cardiovascular problems (open heart surgery or pacemaker).
- Patients with neurological diseases that affect lower limb function other than stroke (ex: Multiple sclerosis, Peripheral neuropathy, Parkinsonism…. etc.).
- Patients Suffered of Deep veins thrombosis (DVT).
- Patient with recurrent stroke.
- Patients with musculoskeletal disorders such as severe arthritis, knee surgery, total hip joint replacement, lower limb fractures or contractures of fixed deformity, leg length discrepancy after total hip replacement
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Ministry of Health — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07404631 · P.T.REC/012/005794