NCT07404631

Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Ankle Joint Proprioception and Balance in Patients With Stroke

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to assess the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on ankle joint proprioception and balance in patients with stroke.

Detailed description

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, often resulting in motor impairments that limit mobility, daily activities, social participation, and overall quality of life. Although many stroke survivors regain independent ambulation, deficits in balance, posture, and gait commonly persist due to impaired voluntary motor control of the paretic lower limb. Recovery of lower limb motor function is essential for walking, independence in activities of daily living, and social participation. Proprioception, which provides sensory information about body position and movement, plays a critical role in motor control and functional performance. Proprioceptive deficits are common after stroke and are more pronounced in the lower limb, contributing to impaired balance, gait disturbances, and increased fall risk. Stroke rehabilitation aims to restore function through interventions that enhance sensory input, promote cortical plasticity, and improve motor recovery. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on ankle joint proprioception and balance in patients with stroke.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Intermitted pneumatic pressure	Intermittent pneumatic compression will be applied with the patient positioned comfortably in a supported supine lying position on an appropriately sized treatment table. The treated limb will be inspected for skin integrity, with any bandages removed, and a cotton gauze sleeve will be applied prior to placement of the compression sleeve. The compression unit will be placed on a stable surface, checked for cleanliness and proper assembly, and securely connected to the limb. Treatment parameters will be set at a pressure of 40 mmHg with an intermittent cycle of 90 seconds of inflation followed by 90 seconds of deflation. Each treatment session will last 30 minutes.
OTHER	Conventional physical therapy	Conventional physical therapy will be received in the form of range of motion exercises, strength exercise, stretching exercises, sit to stand, proprioception training and balance training, 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-12
• Primary completion: 2026-08-12
• Completion: 2026-08-12
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt