Effects of Task-Oriented Training With and Without Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Post-Stroke Patients

July 21, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Task-Oriented Training With and Without Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Lower Limb Motor Function, Dynamic Balance, Proprioception, Motivation, and Adherence in Post-Stroke Patients

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. Among survivors, limitations in lower limb motor function, balance, and proprioception significantly affect their independence and quality of life. There is a growing need for targeted rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors, who often experience lower limb impairments that limit independence during a highly active stage of life. Task-oriented training (TOT) helps patients practice real-life movements, while rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), such as metronome beats, can guide and improve their timing and coordination.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

It will be a single blinded randomized controlled trial. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used to recruit 38 participants aged 40 to 60 years, subacute stage post-stroke from hospitals of Daska and NLH Physio Clinic. Sealed opaque method will be used to randomly divide into two groups. Group A will receive TOT along with RAS, while Group B will receive only TOT. Both groups will participate in supervised 30-minute exercise sessions, including a 10-minute warm-up and cool-down period, five days a week for eight weeks, in addition to 30 minutes of baseline conventional physiotherapy program. The interventions will focus on lower limb function, balance, proprioceptive training, and motivational engagement. Tools used for outcome assessment include the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for motor function, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for dynamic balance, Joint Position Sense (JPS) test for proprioception, Stroke Rehabilitation Motivation Scale (SRMS) for motivation, and the Rehabilitation Adherence Questionnaire (RAQ) for adherence. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25 to compare pre- and post-intervention effects. . After assessing the normality, if the p-value is greater than 0.05, a parametric test will be applied. If the p-value is less than 0.05 then a non-parametric test will be applied.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

38

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
      • Daska Kalan, Pakistan
        • Recruiting
        • Civil Hospital Daska, Pakistan
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • • Age 40-60 years

    • First-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
    • Subacute stroke (<6 months)
    • Brunnstrom stage ≥ 3 (lower limb)
    • Able to walk 10 meters independently or with minimal support
    • Able to follow simple commands

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Severe aphasia

    • Other neurological disorders (Parkinson's, TBI)
    • Uncontrolled cardiovascular issues (BP > 180 mmHg, arrhythmias)
    • Severe visual, auditory, or orthopedic impairments
    • Musculoskeletal injuries or medical conditions limiting participation
    • Diabetes, hypertension, fractures, surgeries, OA, RA

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group A - Task-Oriented Training + Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
  • 30-minute TOT session + RAS (60-110 BPM progression)
  • Functional gait tasks, obstacle walking, stair climbing, balance tasks
  • 5 days/week for 8 weeks
  • Plus 30-minute baseline physiotherapy
Other: Task-Oriented Training + Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
  • 30-minute TOT session + RAS (60-110 BPM progression)
  • Functional gait tasks, obstacle walking, stair climbing, balance tasks
  • 5 days/week for 8 weeks
  • Plus 30-minute baseline physiotherapy
Active Comparator: Group B - Task-Oriented Training Only
  • Same TOT structure without rhythmic cues
  • Functional lower limb tasks, balance training, gait practice
  • 5 days/week for 8 weeks
  • Plus 30-minute baseline physiotherapy
Other: Task-Oriented Training Only
  • Same TOT structure without rhythmic cues
  • Functional lower limb tasks, balance training, gait practice
  • 5 days/week for 8 weeks
  • Plus 30-minute baseline physiotherapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Lower Limb Motor Function
Time Frame: Baseline and Week 8
Lower Extremity Function (LEFS)
Baseline and Week 8
Dynamic Balance
Time Frame: Baseline and Week 8
Time up and Go Test
Baseline and Week 8
Proprioception
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Joint Position Sense Test
Baseline and post 8 weeks
motivation
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Stroke Rehabilitation Motivation Scale (SRMS)
Baseline and post 8 weeks
adherence
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Rehabilitation Adherence Questionnaire (RAQ)
Baseline and post 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aiza Yousaf, MS-OMPT, Riphah International University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 5, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/25/0240

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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