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Effect of DFM on Quadriceps Spasticity in Stroke Patients

NCT07537322 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-04-17

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if deep friction massage works to reduce quadriceps muscle spasticity in adults with sub-acute Stroke. It will also learn about the effectiveness of this technique in improving lower limb motor function and mobility.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does deep friction massage reduce quadriceps spasticity in stroke patients as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale?
* Does deep friction massage improve lower limb motor recovery as measured by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment?
* Does deep friction massage improve functional mobility as measured by the Timed Up and Go Test?

Researchers will compare deep friction massage combined with conventional physiotherapy to conventional physiotherapy alone to see if deep friction massage improves spasticity and functional outcomes in patients with stroke.

Conditions

  • Stroke (Subacute)

Interventions

OTHER

Deep Friction Massage

DFM Placed over-the-quadriceps muscle fibers to reduce the spasticity

OTHER

Physical Therapy Exercise only

Formed Physiotherapy Program. The participants will provided with a standardized therapeutic exercise program including: 1. Quadriceps stretch positioning. 2. Active-assisted heel slides 3. Seated knee extensions 4. Bridging exercises 5. Straight leg raises 6. Wall slides (mini-squats) 7. The step-up low platform training. 8. Sit-to-stand training 9. Training on static and dynamic balance. 10. Parallel bar gait training

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Majmaah University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2027-05-01
Completion
2027-12-30

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