Effects of Tai Chi Exercises With Cycling in Subacute Stroke

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-24

Study Completion Date

2025-02-03

Brief Summary

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Stroke, a debilitating cerebrovascular event, frequently leads to severe motor and sensory impairments resulting in a diminished quality of life. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art known for its slow, flowing movements, emphasis on breath control, and mindfulness, presents an intriguing avenue for stroke rehabilitation. While cycling exercises facilitates muscle control of the lower limbs, which may allow putting more weight on the affected leg while standing, also beneficial for stroke survivors.

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Detailed Description

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This is two-arm parallel design randomized controlled trial. Participants will be selected by non-probability consecutive sampling technique, fifty stroke patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated into two groups (experimental and control) by online randomizer tool. The experimental group will receive tai chi exercises with cycling exercises and the control group will receive tai chi exercises alone. Treatment session of 60 min will be given 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The following primary and secondary assessment tools will be used, Functional Reach Test and Berg Balance scale for balance, Dynamic Gait Index and Wisconsin Gait Scale for gait assessment and Stroke Specific Quality of life (SS-QOL). The data will be analyzed using SPPS software version. 26.

Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Experimental Group

Tai Chi Exercises + Cycling exercises. Treatment session of 60 min will be given 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tai Chi Exercises With Cycling Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chai exercises include Ward Off: This movement involves extending and redirecting energy, promoting stability and balance through controlled shifts in weight and posture. Grasp Sparrow's Tail: It comprises a series of movements that emphasize weight shifting, coordination, and maintaining a stable stance, all of which contribute to improved balance and gait. 3.Single Whip: This movement focuses on shifting weight smoothly from one foot to the other while maintaining proper alignment, helping to enhance proprioception and stability. 4.Brush Knee and Twist Step: By incorporating controlled twists and steps, this movement helps to improve coordination, strengthen leg muscles, and refine gait dynamics. Participants will be assisted to safely mount the ergometer bicycle. The height of the seat will be adjusted to ensure postural balance, upright seating and firm contact of the feet with the pedals. Treatment for the cycling will last for 30 minutes per session.

Control Group

Tai Chi Exercises Alone. Treatment session of 60 min will be given 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Group Type OTHER

Tai Chi Exercises Alone

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chai exercises include Ward Off: This movement involves extending and redirecting energy, promoting stability and balance through controlled shifts in weight and posture. Grasp Sparrow's Tail: It comprises a series of movements that emphasize weight shifting, coordination, and maintaining a stable stance, all of which contribute to improved balance and gait. 3.Single Whip: This movement focuses on shifting weight smoothly from one foot to the other while maintaining proper alignment, helping to enhance proprioception and stability. 4.Brush Knee and Twist Step: By incorporating controlled twists and steps, this movement helps to improve coordination, strengthen leg muscles, and refine gait dynamics. 5.Part the Wild Horse's Mane

Interventions

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Tai Chi Exercises With Cycling Exercises

Tai Chai exercises include Ward Off: This movement involves extending and redirecting energy, promoting stability and balance through controlled shifts in weight and posture. Grasp Sparrow's Tail: It comprises a series of movements that emphasize weight shifting, coordination, and maintaining a stable stance, all of which contribute to improved balance and gait. 3.Single Whip: This movement focuses on shifting weight smoothly from one foot to the other while maintaining proper alignment, helping to enhance proprioception and stability. 4.Brush Knee and Twist Step: By incorporating controlled twists and steps, this movement helps to improve coordination, strengthen leg muscles, and refine gait dynamics. Participants will be assisted to safely mount the ergometer bicycle. The height of the seat will be adjusted to ensure postural balance, upright seating and firm contact of the feet with the pedals. Treatment for the cycling will last for 30 minutes per session.

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chi Exercises Alone

Tai Chai exercises include Ward Off: This movement involves extending and redirecting energy, promoting stability and balance through controlled shifts in weight and posture. Grasp Sparrow's Tail: It comprises a series of movements that emphasize weight shifting, coordination, and maintaining a stable stance, all of which contribute to improved balance and gait. 3.Single Whip: This movement focuses on shifting weight smoothly from one foot to the other while maintaining proper alignment, helping to enhance proprioception and stability. 4.Brush Knee and Twist Step: By incorporating controlled twists and steps, this movement helps to improve coordination, strengthen leg muscles, and refine gait dynamics. 5.Part the Wild Horse's Mane

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants with the age ranged between 50-65 years.
* Participants with either gender.
* Patients who are in the sub-acute phase (from 2 weeks to less than 3 months after onset).
* No visual field defect.
* No abnormality of the vestibular organs.
* No orthopedic disease.
* The ability to understand and perform the exercise as instructed by the researcher
* Muscle power of at least grade three.
* Could walk at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices.

Exclusion Criteria

* Chronic stroke patient.
* Participants with aphasia and cognitive impairment.
* Cardiac arrhythmias
* Any condition for which exercise is contraindicated
* Fracture of the lower limb.
* Participants who are currently participating in another clinical trial or research study.

Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No