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Age: 50Years - 70Years
All Genders
ID06845709

Effects of Otago Exercises and Gaze Stabilization Exercises on Balance, Gait and Quality of Life in Elderly Stroke Patients

Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-02-25

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

6 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of Otago exercises and Gaze Stabilization exercises on balance, walking ability, and quality of life in elderly patients who have experienced a stroke. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare these two exercise approaches in stroke patients aged 50 to 70 years, focusing on improving mobility and life quality after stroke. The study is conducted by recruiting 46 patients from rehabilitation centers and hospitals in Lahore. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A receives Gaze Stabilization Exercises along with their usual treatment, while Group B receives Otago Exercises with conventional baseline treatment. Each session lasts 40 minutes and takes place five days a week over eight weeks. These exercises aim to support balance and gait improvements during rehabilitation. During the study, researchers will assess participants using tools like the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire over a 10-month period. The study involves regular monitoring of balance, walking ability, and quality of life. Data will be analyzed to understand the impact of each exercise program on stroke recovery. Participants will be involved in assessments and treatment sessions throughout the study duration.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Effects of Otago and Gaze Stabilization Exercises on Balance, Gait and QOL in Elderly Stroke Patients

Who Can Participate

Age: 50Years - 70Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Had ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke 6 months
  • Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 35 and 45
  • Dynamic Gait Index score between 11 and 19
  • Mini-mental status exam scores > 24
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Severe vision or hearing impairment
  • Neurological disorders including epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, vertigo, Parkinson disease, and stroke, muscular disorders which limit functional activity (OA, RA, etc)
  • Medications that affect balance, severe cardiovascular conditions, recent lower limb injury or surgery
  • Peripheral vestibular disorder

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Duration - 8 weeks

Participants receive either Gaze Stabilization Exercises or Otago Exercises along with conventional baseline treatment.

5 sessions per week, each lasting 40 minutes

Follow-up

Duration - Up to 10 months

Participants are assessed for balance, gait, and quality of life for up to 10 months after treatment.

Assessment visits as scheduled for outcome measurements

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Riphah International University

Islamabad, Fedral, Pakistan, 44000

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Research Team

Z

Zeest Hashmi, MS NMPT

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Imran Amjad, PhD

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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Published Research Related To This Trial

A systematic review and synthesis of global stroke guidelines on behalf of the World Stroke Organization.

Gillian E Mead, Luciano A Sposato, Gisele Sampaio Silva...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36725717