RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07742020

Neurodevelopmental Technique Versus Mirror Therapy in Sub-acute Stroke Patients

Effects of Neurodevelopmental Technique Versus Mirror Therapy on Coordination, Functions and Ambulation in Sub-acute Hemiplegic Stroke Patients


Sponsor

University of Lahore

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 8, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

As neurodevelopmental technique and mirror therapy had different effects on lower limb coordination, functions and ambulation. Both had proven to be helpful in the stroke patients to gain functional independency. Therefore, there was need to find out the best treatment approach either NDT, mirror therapy or both are equally effective to improve motor functions, coordination and ambulation of lower limb. This study would provide the health professionals the evidence to use best technique among these according to improvement in patients' coordination, function and ambulation.The study will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted at the University of Lahore. A sample size of 40 will be randomly allocated by into two experimentals groups, (20 participants in each group), by the lottery method. All the screened and willing participants will be randomly allocated to two groups (Group A: Experimental group Neurodevelopmental technique, Group B: Experimental Group mirror therapy exercise) by lottery method. This study will be a single blinded study in which assessor will be blinded.


Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Mirror Therapy (MT) and a behavioral approach called Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT) for people with hemiplegia, stroke rehabilitation, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 45 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALNeurodevelopmental Technique (NDT)

Participants will perform Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT) exercises in supine, prone, sitting, and standing positions. Activities include bridging, trunk rotation, hip/knee flexion-extension, ankle mobilization, bilateral weight bearing, stepping, toe rise, and single leg standing. Each exercise is performed 20 times per set with 2-minute rest intervals. Sessions last 65 minutes, three times per week, for 12 weeks (36 sessions), combined with routine physiotherapy.

BEHAVIORALMirror Therapy (MT)

Patient sits with mirror (60×90 cm) reflecting unaffected leg. Performs bilateral symmetrical movements: heel raises, side stepping, single leg standing, hip/knee flexion-extension with ankle dorsiflexion, ankle eversion. Each exercise 20× per set, 2 min rest between sets. 60-65 min/session, 3×/week, for 12 weeks (36 sessions).


Locations(1)

University of Lahore teaching hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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