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Proprioceptive Training With or Without Strength Training on Tibialis Anterior in Chronic Stroke Patients

NCT07659522 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 76

Last updated 2026-06-22

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of proprioceptive training with and without tibialis anterior strength training in individuals with chronic stroke. Chronic stroke survivors commonly experience impaired balance, gait disturbances, reduced lower-limb muscle strength, and functional limitations that affect mobility and independence. The tibialis anterior muscle plays an important role in ankle dorsiflexion, foot clearance during walking, and postural stability.

Participants with chronic stroke will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups. One group will receive proprioceptive training combined with tibialis anterior strength training, while the other group will receive proprioceptive training alone. Interventions will be administered over a six-week period. Outcomes related to muscle strength, balance, gait performance, and functional mobility will be assessed at baseline and during follow-up assessments.

The study seeks to evaluate rehabilitation approaches targeting lower-limb motor and sensory impairments in individuals with chronic stroke and to contribute evidence regarding interventions designed to improve functional recovery and mobility.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Proprioceptive Training with Tibialis Anterior Strength Training

Participants will receive a six-week rehabilitation program consisting of proprioceptive training combined with tibialis anterior strength training. The proprioceptive training protocol includes three phases: stable surface training, dynamic balance training on an Airex balance surface, and functional mobility exercises. Activities include standing balance tasks, heel raises, single-leg standing, weight-shifting activities, stepping exercises, walking in place, and sit-to-stand transitions. Strength training will target the tibialis anterior muscle through repeated dorsiflexion and lower-limb strengthening exercises performed under therapist supervision. Sessions will be conducted according to the study protocol throughout the intervention period.

PROCEDURE

Proprioceptive Training

Participants will receive a six-week proprioceptive training program. The intervention consists of three phases: stable surface training, dynamic balance training on an Airex balance surface, and functional mobility exercises. Activities include standing balance tasks with eyes open and closed, heel raises, single-leg standing, stepping exercises, walking in place, weight-shifting activities, and sit-to-stand transitions. The program is designed to improve proprioceptive input, postural control, balance, and functional mobility. No additional tibialis anterior strength training will be provided to this group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-22
Primary Completion
2026-06-14
Completion
2026-06-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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