StrokeNCT07628374
Effect of Sensorimotor Training Versus Dual-task Training
A study testing Sensorimotor Training, Dual-Task Training and Conventional Physical Therapy in people with Stroke, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on propriocetion, balance, functional mobility and fall risk in stroke patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Sensorimotor Training, Dual-Task Training and Conventional Physical Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Apr 2026to 20 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- A diagnosis of stroke; ≥6 months after stroke onset
- Able to walk independently for at least 10 minutes
- Mini-BESTest score ≤21 indicating balance impairment.
- MoCA score ≥21 to confirm adequate cognitive function
Who cannot join
- Severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis, recent fractures) that significantly affect mobility or balance.
- Significant receptive or expressive aphasia
- Unstable heart or lung conditions preventing exercise.
- Active psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia)
- Not community-dwelling before the stroke event
- Involved in similar rehab or studies within the last 3 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
DHQ Rajanpur
Rajanpur, Punjab Province, 33500
Aisha Naeem
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Sensorimotor Training and Dual-Task Training on Proprioception, Balance, Functional Mobility and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on propriocetion, balance, functional mobility and fall risk in stroke patients.
Read the detailed description
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and commonly results in impaired proprioception, balance deficits, reduced functional mobility, gait disturbances, and increased fall risk, particularly in chronic stroke patients. Stroke survivors often experience decreased sensory-motor integration, impaired postural control, reduced coordination, and difficulty performing dual tasks during daily activities, all of which negatively affect independence and quality of life. Sensorimotor training focuses on improving proprioception, neuromuscular control, balance, and postural stability through sensory and motor integration exercises, whereas dual-task training emphasizes simultaneous performance of motor and cognitive tasks to improve cognitive-motor coordination, gait performance, dynamic balance, and functional mobility. The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on proprioception, balance, functional mobility, and fall risk in chronic stroke patients. This study will be a randomized clinical trial. A non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used to recruit 54 participants diagnosed with chronic stroke. This study will be conducted at Nishtar Hospital, Multan and District Headquarter Hospital, Rajnapur. Participants will be randomly allocated into three groups through sealed opaque envelope method. Group A will receive sensorimotor training, Group B will receive dual-task training, while Group C will receive conventional physical therapy exercises. All groups will perform their respective exercise protocols for 30 minutes, three times a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be evaluated before and after the intervention through Joint Position Sense Test (JPS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Mini-BESTest, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) to assess the effects of interventions on proprioception, balance, functional mobility, and fall risk. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Sensorimotor Training, Dual-Task Training, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Cognitive exercise, Dual-task, Proprioception, Rehabilitation, Sensorimotor exercise, Stroke.
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sensorimotor TrainingOther
Also called Sensroy Retraining/Re-education, Sensory Motor Training
Somatosensory Training(SMT), for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given.
Dual-Task TrainingOther
Dual-Task Training, for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given.
Conventional Physical TherapyOther
Conventional Physical Therapy, for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sensorimotor Training | Active comparator | Sensorimotor Training Receives: Other: Sensorimotor Training |
| Dual-Task Training | Experimental | Dual-Task Training Receives: Other: Dual-Task Training |
| Conventional Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Conventional Physical Therapy Receives: Other: Conventional Physical Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mini-BESTest Scale
It is a tool to assess dynamic balance across four domains: anticipatory postural adjustments, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait. It consists of 14 items, each scored from 0 to 2, with a maximum total score of 28. Higher scores indicate better balance performance. The test is sensitive to changes in individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke.
Measured: 8th week
Secondary outcomes (1)
6-minute Walk Test(6MWT)
It is a standardized assessment used to measure functional mobility and endurance by recording the total distance an individual can walk on a flat, hard surface in six minutes. It reflects the ability to perform daily physical activities and is commonly used in patients with neurological and cardiopulmonary conditions, including stroke.
Measured: 8th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Jun 2026
- Study start20 Apr 2026
- Primary completion5 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sabiha Arshad, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07628374
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0215
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Sensorimotor Training and Dual-Task Training on Proprioception, Balance, Functional Mobility and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07628374
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0215
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Keywords
- Cognitive exercise, Dual-task, Proprioception, Rehabilitation, Sensorimotor exercise, Stroke.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on propriocetion, balance, functional mobility and fall risk in stroke patients.
Detailed description
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and commonly results in impaired proprioception, balance deficits, reduced functional mobility, gait disturbances, and increased fall risk, particularly in chronic stroke patients. Stroke survivors often experience decreased sensory-motor integration, impaired postural control, reduced coordination, and difficulty performing dual tasks during daily activities, all of which negatively affect independence and quality of life. Sensorimotor training focuses on improving proprioception, neuromuscular control, balance, and postural stability through sensory and motor integration exercises, whereas dual-task training emphasizes simultaneous performance of motor and cognitive tasks to improve cognitive-motor coordination, gait performance, dynamic balance, and functional mobility. The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on proprioception, balance, functional mobility, and fall risk in chronic stroke patients. This study will be a randomized clinical trial. A non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used to recruit 54 participants diagnosed with chronic stroke. This study will be conducted at Nishtar Hospital, Multan and District Headquarter Hospital, Rajnapur. Participants will be randomly allocated into three groups through sealed opaque envelope method. Group A will receive sensorimotor training, Group B will receive dual-task training, while Group C will receive conventional physical therapy exercises. All groups will perform their respective exercise protocols for 30 minutes, three times a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be evaluated before and after the intervention through Joint Position Sense Test (JPS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Mini-BESTest, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) to assess the effects of interventions on proprioception, balance, functional mobility, and fall risk. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sensorimotor Training | Active comparator | Other: Sensorimotor TrainingSensorimotor Training |
| Dual-Task Training | Experimental | Other: Dual-Task TrainingDual-Task Training |
| Conventional Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Physical TherapyConventional Physical Therapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- A diagnosis of stroke; ≥6 months after stroke onset
- Able to walk independently for at least 10 minutes
- Mini-BESTest score ≤21 indicating balance impairment.
- MoCA score ≥21 to confirm adequate cognitive function
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis, recent fractures) that significantly affect mobility or balance.
- Significant receptive or expressive aphasia
- Unstable heart or lung conditions preventing exercise.
- Active psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia)
- Not community-dwelling before the stroke event
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Sensorimotor TrainingAlso: Sensroy Retraining/Re-education, Sensory Motor TrainingSomatosensory Training(SMT), for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given. | Other | Sensorimotor Training |
| Dual-Task TrainingDual-Task Training, for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given. | Other | Dual-Task Training |
| Conventional Physical TherapyConventional Physical Therapy, for 30 minutes, thrice a week for 8 weeks. Warm-up and cool down will be given. | Other | Conventional Physical Therapy |
Primary outcome
Mini-BESTest Scale
Time frame: 8th week
It is a tool to assess dynamic balance across four domains: anticipatory postural adjustments, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait. It consists of 14 items, each scored from 0 to 2, with a maximum total score of 28. Higher scores indicate better balance performance. The test is sensitive to changes in individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke.
1 secondary outcome
6-minute Walk Test(6MWT)
Time frame: 8th week
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Sabiha Arshad principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sensorimotor Training, Dual-Task Training and Conventional Physical Therapy in people with Stroke, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Imran Amjad (+923324490125, imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mini-BESTest Scale (time frame: 8th week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Jun 2026.