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Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Whole-Body Vibration in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

1 juni 2026 uppdaterad av: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Whole Body Vibration Training on Lower Limb Motor Control, Balance and Physical Performance in Post-Stroke Patients

This study will compare the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT) on lower limb motor control, balance, and physical performance in post-stroke patients. It will be a single-blinded randomized clinical trial including 34 participants, who will be allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive their respective interventions 4 days per week for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower extremity motor control, Berg Balance Scale for balance, and Barthel Index for physical performance.

Studieöversikt

Status

Aktiv, inte rekryterande

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljerad beskrivning

Stroke is an acute focal injury of the central nervous system caused by a vascular source, which results in neurological deficits and can cause disability or death. Stroke can lead to motor weakness, sensory deficiency and loss of motor control. Patients who have had a stroke frequently experience issues with their balance, gait and physical performance. Whole-Body Vibration Training (WBVT) is a non-pharmacological intervention that transmits vibration stimulation throughout the body and has demonstrated promise in improving balance, mobility, and physical function in stroke rehabilitation. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a rehabilitation technique that helps stroke survivors regain motor skills by stimulating certain nerves with electrical impulses applied via the skin's surface, which causes paretic muscles to move. FES can be utilized to improve physical performance, muscle strength, and balance in stroke patients. Strokes frequently lead to poor physical performance, diminished balance, and impaired lower limb motor control, all of which have an adverse effect on daily functioning and quality of life. This study aims to compare the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Whole Body Vibration Training on lower limb motor control, balance, and physical performance in post-stroke patients.

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

34

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

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Studieorter

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Gujrat, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 50700
        • Hafiz Physiotherapy Center

Deltagandekriterier

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Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

  • Vuxen
  • Äldre vuxen

Tar emot friska volontärer

Nej

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • the patient is between the ages of 35 and 70.
  • Both male and female participants will be included.
  • Chronic post-stroke patients from 6 months to 1 year.
  • Stroke patients who have a neurological impairment.
  • Individuals who experienced a single stroke in either the left or right hemisphere of the brain.
  • Lower limb motor impairment with Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Score ≤ 28.
  • Barthel Index Score ≥ 60.
  • Berg Balance Scale Score ≥ 21.

Exclusion Criteria:

patients suffering from unstable cardiac condition, severe hypertension, congestive heart failure, aphasia, or cognitive impairments for which exercises are contraindicated.

  • Patients with recurrent stroke.
  • Patients undergoing other form of lower limb stimulation therapy concurrently.
  • Severe orthopedic conditions or joint deformities affecting lower limb.

Studieplan

Det här avsnittet ger detaljer om studieplanen, inklusive hur studien är utformad och vad studien mäter.

Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Behandling
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
  • Maskning: Enda

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Functional Electrical Stimulation Group
Participants in this arm will receive transcutaneous Functional Electrical Stimulation for lower limb rehabilitation for 8 weeks. Stimulation will be applied to selected lower limb muscles including tibialis anterior, quadriceps, hamstrings, and peroneal muscles. Treatment parameters will progress according to tolerance, including intensity, session duration, and functional movement integration. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Enhet: Functional Electrical Stimulation
Functional Electrical Stimulation will be delivered transcutaneously to selected lower limb muscles for 8 weeks. Stimulation will target tibialis anterior, quadriceps, hamstrings, peroneal muscles, and other lower limb muscles according to patient need and tolerance. The intervention will use biphasic symmetrical pulsed current with progressive intensity, duration, and functional movement integration. Treatment will be supervised by a physiotherapist, and outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Andra namn:
  • Neuromuskulär elektrisk stimulering
  • FES
  • Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Aktiv komparator: Whole Body Vibration Training Group

Participants in this arm will receive Whole Body Vibration Training using a vibration platform for 8 weeks. Training will include progressive activities such as standing, semi-squat, heel raises, dynamic squatting, side-to-side weight shifting, and one-leg stance. Vibration frequency, duration, and exercise difficulty will be gradually progressed according to tolerance. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks.

After this, go to Interventions and add Functional Electrical Stimulation and Whole Body Vibration Training, then assign each intervention to its matching arm.
Enhet: Whole Body Vibration Training
Whole Body Vibration Training will be delivered using a vibration platform for 8 weeks. Participants will perform progressive lower limb activities including standing, semi-squat, heel raises, dynamic squatting, side-to-side weight shifting, and one-leg stance exercises. Frequency, duration, and difficulty will be progressed according to patient tolerance under physiotherapist supervision.
Andra namn:
  • Whole Body Vibration
  • WBV Training

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
lower Limb Motor Control
Tidsram: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Extremity.
Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Balance
Tidsram: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Assessed using the Berg Balance Scale.
Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Physical Performance
Tidsram: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Assessed using the Barthel Index Scale.
Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Samarbetspartners och utredare

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Utredare

  • Studiestol: Ambreen Iqbal IQBAL, Riphah International University Role

Studieavstämningsdatum

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Faktisk)

5 juni 2025

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

6 juli 2026

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

6 augusti 2026

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

1 juni 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

1 juni 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

5 juni 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

5 juni 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

1 juni 2026

Senast verifierad

1 juni 2026

Mer information

Termer relaterade till denna studie

Nyckelord

Ytterligare relevanta MeSH-villkor

Andra studie-ID-nummer

  • NOOR NAZISH

Plan för individuella deltagardata (IPD)

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NEJ

IPD-planbeskrivning

The individual participant data sharing plan has not yet been finalized.

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