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Pelvic PNF and Multiplanar Trunk Training in Stroke Patients

An interventional study of Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises and Multiplanar Trunk Training in Stroke, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-09.

Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by May 2026, 4 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Started Mar 2026; still recruiting 7 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
48
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
40 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To compare the effects of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and multiplanar trunk exercises on balance and functional mobility in stroke patients

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Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is antagonized with Multiplanar Trunk. Exercises. The pelvic PNF method implied individualized movements that enhanced equilibrium, gait, and postural alignment. Multiplanar Trunk Exercises aimed at balance, core function, and stability in stroke patients.

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Conditions studied

  • Stroke

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In context

Stroke

7,286 studies on the registry are indexed under Stroke; 2,007 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 48 is close to the median of 50 across 5,369 interventional studies indexed under Stroke.

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Lead sponsor

Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,133 studies on the registry; 633 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
40 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic Hemiplegia, at least six months after the first stroke episode, stroke victims go through a recovery phase
  • Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Patients who can sit independently
  • Patient with a Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) score ≥ 24
  • Patient with the ability to walk 10 meters independently using aids or orthosis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who had any form of spine or lower limb surgery within the past month
  • Patients with unstable cardiovascular disorders
  • Patients with other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that resulted in significant balance issues, such as basal ganglia or cerebellar disorders
  • Patients with fractures and dislocations in the spine and lower limbs
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
48 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

    Other: Pelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

  • Experimental
    Multiplanar Trunk Training

    Other: Multiplanar Trunk Training

Interventions

  • OtherPelvic Proprioceptive Exercises

    Pelvic Anterior Elevation Pelvic Posterior Elevation Pelvic Anterior Depression Pelvic Posterior Depression 5 reps of every exercise, 30 minutes for 12 weeks

  • OtherMultiplanar Trunk Training

    Sitting Balance on a Stable Surface Static Trunk Holds with Supportive Surfaces Static Trunk Rotation Seated Trunk Rotation (Right and Left) Seated Lateral Flexion (Right and Left) Seated Anterior-Posterior Weight Shifting Seated Trunk Rotations with Arm Reaching Bridging with Arm Reaches Wall Push-ups Ball Tossing or Catching in Sitting/Standing 5-7 reps of every exercise for 30 minutes for 12 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

    The BBS comprises 14 items specifically designed to evaluate balance function in older adults. Each item is assigned a score on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The cumulative score ranges from 0 to 56, with a higher score indicating superior balance function.

    Time frame: 12th week

  2. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    In the timed up and go (TUG) test, subjects are asked to rise from a standard armchair, walk to a marker 3 m away, turn, walk back, and sit down again. The TUG test is used to assess dynamic balance, mobility, and the risk of falls. The task consists of getting up from a chair, walking 3 m, turning around, returning to the chair, and sitting down. The test will be repeated 3 times.

    Time frame: 12th week

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Al-e-Imran Trust Hospital
    Lahore, Punjab Province 54500, Pakistan
    • Sana Riaz, MS · Contact · +923474716107
    • Saba Naseem Khan, MsNMPT · Principal investigator
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 9, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07506174
Lead sponsor
Riphah International University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 1, 2026
Start date
Mar 1, 2026
Primary completion
May 30, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Jul 1, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 9, 2026

Study contacts

Muneeb Khan, PhD
Contact
muneeb.khan@riphah.edu.pk
+92336799611
Sana Riaz, MS
principal investigator · Riphah International University

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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