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Effects of Vojta Therapy on Posture and Trunk Control in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke
Led by University of Lahore · Updated on 2025-11-28
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of Vojta therapy combined with routine physical therapy on posture, trunk control, and upper extremity motor function in patients with sub-acute stroke. Vojta therapy is a neurophysiological rehabilitation approach that stimulates specific reflex zones on the body to activate innate movement patterns, which may improve postural control and motor responses. The study focuses on stroke patients in the early stages of rehabilitation who often have difficulties with automatic postural adjustments. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving Vojta therapy along with routine physical therapy, and the other receiving routine physical therapy alone. Vojta therapy involves reflex rolling and creeping with specific directional stimuli applied, aiming to trigger extension and flexion movements in various joints. Both groups will undergo 60-minute sessions five times per week over an 8-week period. During the study, researchers will assess posture control, trunk control, upper extremity motor function using the Motor Evaluation Scale, and analyze body angles through pose estimation at 8 weeks. Participants will be monitored for changes in these functions throughout the trial. The study includes a single-blind design and will enroll patients aged 45 to 65 years with sub-acute ischemic stroke. The total participation duration covers the 8-week treatment and evaluation period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Vojta Therapy on Posture and Trunk Control
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 45 to 65 years
- Both males and females
- First-time subacute stroke occurring 7 days to 3 months prior
- Brunnstrom stage 1 or 2
- Confirmed subacute ischemic stroke by CT scan
- Hemiplegia with muscle strength score of 2 or less on the Medical Research Council Scale for the arm
- Premorbid modified Rankin scale score 3 or less
- Ability to achieve supported standing
- NIHSS score between 16 and 20
- Ability to sit unsupported for 30 seconds
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive impairments hindering rehabilitation
- Communication limitations due to aphasia
- Altered consciousness or dementia
- Postural hypotension
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive either Vojta therapy combined with routine physical therapy or routine physical therapy alone to improve posture, trunk control, and upper extremity motor function.
5 sessions per week with a 60-minute session each
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Dr Wajeeha Mahmood (PT)
Lahore, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Wajeeha Mahmood, BSPT,PPDPT,MSNMPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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