Combined Effects of LIRT-BFR Therapy in Post- Stroke Patients

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

Stroke is a focal neurological deficit of sudden onset, with symptoms lasting more than 24 hours leading to consequences like impacting physical abilities, cognitive functions and emotional well-being, speech and language difficulties. Among various rehabilitation program, Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with low intensity resistance training has shown its promising results. Blood flow restriction training, also called Kaatsu, originated in Japan. So this study aims to determine the combined effects of Low Intensity Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Upper Limb Strength, Forward Reach and Sensorimotor function in Post-Stroke Patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07646418

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

64

Starts

2025-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-05

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-12

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • 50 to 70 year of age (5)
• Both males and females (5)
• Generalized stroke population (both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke) (9).
• Post stroke patient after 1 month (5)
• Barthel index scores ≥ 20 (10)
• Spasticity level according to Modified Ashworth scale should be 1/+1 grade in the affected upper limb(7)
• Muscle strength at grade 3 according to MMT of affected upper limb (7)

You may not qualify if…

• • People with a history of mental/cognitive illness (9)
• History of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or recurrent stroke (8)
• Diabetes with peripheral neuropathy (5)
• Having resting blood pressure above 160/100 mmHg even after taking medications
• Cardiovascular comorbidity (heart failure, unstable angina, aortic stenosis)

Where it is running

• Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital — Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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