Effectiveness of WBV Versus RAS on Spasticity, Balance, and Lower Limb Motor Function on Hemiplegic Stroke Patients

Superior University

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Stroke

Treatments

Procedure: Vibration Therapy

Combination Product: Rhythmic auditory stimulation therapy.

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06567223

MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/737

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) versus rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on spasticity, balance, and lower limb motor function in hemiplegic stroke patients. The objective was to compare the two interventions to determine which provides greater benefits in stroke rehabilitation. Hemiplegic stroke patients were randomly assigned to either the WBV group, receiving whole-body vibration therapy, or the RAS group, undergoing rhythmic auditory stimulation sessions.

Full description

The study measured spasticity using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), balance with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and lower limb motor function through the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA). Results indicated that both WBV and RAS significantly improved spasticity, balance, and lower limb motor function.

Enrollment

104 patients

Sex

All

Ages

40 to 60 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Participant with Age from 40 to 60 years
Both males and females
Diagnosed CVA patients
Chronic stage (after 6 months of onset
Individuals with BBS score ≥ 20 ≤ 40
FMI score up to 3(moderate assistance)
Able to understand command
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of over 20

Exclusion criteria

Systematic Disorder e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis
Unstable Angina
Coexisting physical impairments e.g. limb amputation
Any previous history of neurological disease other than stroke e.g. Parkinson's
Any previous history of fractures
Hearing or perception deficits
Individuals unable to adhere to the study protocol or attend scheduled follow-up visits.