Effect of Incorporating Perceptual Learning Into Plantar Hardness Discrimination on the Risk of Falling and Muscle Torque in Patients With Hemiplegia

Launched by AL-ZAYTOONAH UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN · Jul 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help people who have weakness on one side of their body after a stroke, a condition called hemiplegia. The researchers want to see if adding a special type of training called "perceptual learning" — which helps patients better feel and understand the pressure on the bottom of their foot — can improve balance and reduce the risk of falling. They will also look at whether this training helps increase muscle strength in the affected leg.

To join this study, participants need to be between 45 and 65 years old, have had hemiplegia for more than six months after a stroke, and have mild to moderate muscle stiffness. People with serious memory or thinking problems, recent strokes (less than 3 months ago), or other major health issues won’t be eligible. Those who join can expect to take part in balance and foot sensation exercises guided by a therapist. This research aims to find better ways to improve safety and mobility for stroke survivors living with hemiplegia.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • age from 45 to 65 years old
• • both Sex
• • the duration of illness more than six months
• • post stroke hemiplegia
• • spasticity ranged from (1:1+) according to Modified Ashworth Scale
• • Body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18.5 to 29.9 Kg/m2.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1) stroke occurred less than 3 months ago (2) Patients with severe cognitive or psychiatric impairment aphasia who could not understand the instructions given to him by physical therapist or unable to perform the task (3) any other orthopedic disorders or neurologic diseases.