[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation":29},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,5,0,[8,46,83,120,146],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":15,"eligibilityCriteria":16,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":20,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":24,"briefSummary":26,"conditions":27,"keywords":30,"overallStatus":34,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":35,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":36,"startDateStruct":39,"completionDateStruct":41,"leadSponsor":43,"locationsCount":4},"100633317","effects-of-proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation-based-lower-extremity-training-on-balance-gait-and-functional-independence-in-individuals-with-stroke-100633317",false,"NCT07525115","Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Lower Extremity Training on Balance, Gait, and Functional Independence in Individuals With Stroke","The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Lower Extremity Rehabilitation on Balance, Gait Performance, Functional Independence, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study","PNF-STROKE","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by a neurologist\n* Age between 40 and 80 years\n* Ability to walk with or without an assistive device\n* Medically stable condition\n* Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions\n* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation\n* Other neurological disorders affecting mobility\n* Severe musculoskeletal disorders affecting lower extremity function\n* Severe cardiovascular conditions contraindicating exercise\n* Participation in another rehabilitation study","ALL","40 Years","80 Years",{"count":21,"type":22},60,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[25],"NA","This study aims to investigate the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)-based lower extremity rehabilitation program on balance, gait performance, functional independence, and quality of life in individuals with stroke.\n\nStroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and is commonly associated with impairments in motor control, balance, and walking ability, which negatively affect independence and daily functioning.\n\nIn this randomized controlled trial, participants with stroke will be randomly assigned to either a PNF-based rehabilitation group or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy. The intervention will focus on lower extremity PNF techniques to improve motor control, balance, and gait performance.\n\nAssessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the intervention period.\n\nThe findings are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for individuals with stroke.",[28,29],"Stroke","Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation",[28,31,29,32,33],"Stroke Rehabilitation","Neurological Rehabilitation","Gait Physiotherapy","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-05-20",{"date":37,"type":38},"2026-05-22","ACTUAL",{"date":40,"type":22},"2026-04-30",{"date":42,"type":22},"2026-08-20",{"name":44,"class":45},"Istanbul Medipol University Hospital","OTHER",{"id":47,"slug":48,"hasResults":11,"nctId":49,"briefTitle":50,"officialTitle":51,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":52,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":53,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":54,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":56,"briefSummary":57,"conditions":58,"keywords":64,"overallStatus":72,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":73,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":74,"startDateStruct":76,"completionDateStruct":78,"leadSponsor":80,"locationsCount":82},"100594073","icf-based-effects-of-pnf-and-kinesio-taping-on-hand-function-in-hemiplegic-stroke-100594073","NCT07014696","ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke","Investigation of the Effects of PNF and Kinesiological Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients Based on the ICF Framework","Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion criteria for the study (Junior et al., 2019; Kim \\& Kim, 2015; Saklecha et al., 2023)\n\n* Stroke diagnosed by MRI or CT, regardless of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin,\n* Hemiplegia caused by stroke alone,\n* At least 6 and at most 24 months have passed since the stroke was diagnosed\n* Being over 18 years of age,\n* Volunteering to participate in the study\n* Scoring 24 or more on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (if illiterate, scoring 18 or more is sufficient)\n* Cooperating with evaluation, tests and treatment\n* Understanding and speaking Turkish\n* Being at least stage 4 according to Brunnstrom staging\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Exclusion Criteria (Junior et al., 2019; Kim \\& Kim, 2015; Saklecha et al., 2023)\n* Individuals with bilateral hemiplegia\n* Individuals with unstable vital signs\n* Individuals with any open wound in the upper extremity\n* Pathological conditions affecting upper extremity sensation (undergoing surgery after fracture, etc.)\n* Individuals with a BMI value greater than 29.9 kg\u002Fm2\n* Individuals with a Standardized Mini Mental Test score below 24 points (18 points)\n* Individuals with major neurological or rheumatological disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system other than stroke (Polyneuropathy, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.)\n* Presence of upper extremity amputation\n* Being at less than stage 4 according to Brunnstrom staging","18 Years",{"count":55,"type":22},54,[25],"This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and PNF on hemiplegic hand functions. In addition, the effects of these applications on body structure, activity, and participation will be examined. The main questions it aims to answer are:\n\nDo kinesio taping and PNF applications have different effects on hemiplegic hand function? Are kinesio taping and PNF applications effective in body structure, activity, and participation? The researchers will compare the advantages of kinesio taping and PNF applications over each other.\n\nParticipants:\n\nKinesio taping and\u002For PNF applications will be applied 3 days a week for 8 weeks.\n\nTests will be performed on the first and last day of the study to evaluate hand functions.",[59,60,61,62,29,63],"Hemiplegia","Hemiplegia Due to Stroke","Hand Functionality","Upper Extremity","Kinesio Taping",[65,66,67,68,69,70,71],"hand functionality","hemiplegia","hemiplegia due to stroke","upper extremity","ICF","Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation","kinesio taping","RECRUITING","2026-01-13",{"date":75,"type":38},"2026-01-15",{"date":77,"type":38},"2025-06-01",{"date":79,"type":22},"2026-03-30",{"name":81,"class":45},"Istinye University",2,{"id":84,"slug":85,"hasResults":11,"nctId":86,"briefTitle":87,"officialTitle":87,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":88,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":89,"maxAge":90,"enrollmentInfo":91,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":93,"briefSummary":94,"conditions":95,"keywords":102,"overallStatus":72,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":110,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":111,"startDateStruct":113,"completionDateStruct":115,"leadSponsor":117,"locationsCount":119},"100602378","additional-effects-of-proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation-with-otago-exercises-on-fall-risk-in-diabetes-mellitus-patients-100602378","NCT07122726","Additional Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation With Otago Exercises on Fall Risk in Diabetes Mellitus Patients","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Diabetes type 2 patients\n* 50-75 years of age\n* Both Males and Female Gender\n* Duration of diabetes more than 5 years\n* Participants positive for Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument\n* Patients having berg balance scale score \\>20\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Surgical procedure involving knee, ankle, or hip joints.\n* Foot Ulcers and Deformities.\n* Diagnosis of neurological diseases (CVA, MS, Parkinson disease etc.) besides DPN.\n* Absence of Visual Impairment and Hearing loss Patients having comprehension difficulties\n* Physical disability that prevents from performing the exercises","50 Years","75 Years",{"count":92,"type":22},30,[25],"Diabetes Mellitus is considered as one of the most prevalent issues among global population and 50% of all the diabetic patients particularly diabetes type II develop peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) affects feet and legs first, followed by the hands and arms.\n\nThis study will involve two groups, one performing the Otago Exercise Program, and the other performing a combined PNF and Otago exercise protocol. This study aims to assess the additional effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with Otago Exercise Program on Risk of fall which will be assessed by assessing balance, Fear of Fall and Sensory Function.\n\nKey outcome measures, including the Berg Balance Scale, Fall Efficacy Scale, Functional Reach test and Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test will be used in evaluating the effectiveness of the exercise interventions. The participants would be screened through Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument and Berg Balance scale for inclusion criteria, and outcome measures will be assessed by using Berg Balance Scale, Fall efficacy scale, Functional Reach Test and Semmes Weinstein Monofilament testing method on the day of starting the intervention and on the last day of intervention. Intervention will be given for a total of 40-50 minutes per session, 3 sessions\u002Fweek for consecutive 6 weeks And than the data will be recorded at the end of 6 weeks again.",[96,97,98,99,100,101,29],"Postural Balance","Fall Risk","Diabetes (DM)","Fear of Falling","Sensory Function","Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral",[103,104,105,106,107,70,108,109],"Balance","Fall risk","Fear of fall","sensory function","Otago Exercises","Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy","Diabetes Mellitus","2025-08-07",{"date":112,"type":38},"2025-08-14",{"date":114,"type":38},"2024-09-13",{"date":116,"type":22},"2026-01-10",{"name":118,"class":45},"Foundation University Islamabad",1,{"id":121,"slug":122,"hasResults":11,"nctId":123,"briefTitle":124,"officialTitle":124,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":125,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":126,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":127,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":129,"briefSummary":130,"conditions":131,"keywords":135,"overallStatus":72,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":138,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":139,"startDateStruct":141,"completionDateStruct":143,"leadSponsor":145,"locationsCount":119},"100573550","effects-of-pnf-stretching-vs-conventional-physical-therapy-on-the-symptoms-of-restless-leg-syndrome-in-elderly-population-100573550","NCT06747741","Effects of PNF Stretching vs Conventional Physical Therapy on the Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome in Elderly Population.","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age 60 and above.\n* Male \\& Females both.\n* must fulfill the diagnostic criteria of primary RLS.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* A history or underlying disease that would contribute to the symptoms of RLS.","60 Years",{"count":128,"type":22},24,[25],"Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in the elderly population,characterized byan uncontrollable urge to move the leg,often occuring in the evening or at night,which can significantly disturb sleep and daily activities(ADL).\n\nAlthough various type of stretchings found to be effective on the symptoms of RLS,no study has specifically compared the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching technique versus conventional physical therapy on the symptoms of RLS and related sleep disturbances.This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of PNF stretching compared to conventional physical therapy,on the symptoms of RLS in elderly population.",[132,133,29,134],"Elderly","Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)","Sleep Disturbance",[132,136,134,137,70],"Restless Leg Syndrome","PNF stretching","2024-12-18",{"date":140,"type":38},"2024-12-24",{"date":142,"type":38},"2024-06-20",{"date":144,"type":22},"2024-12-20",{"name":118,"class":45},{"id":147,"slug":148,"hasResults":11,"nctId":149,"briefTitle":150,"officialTitle":150,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":151,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":152,"maxAge":153,"enrollmentInfo":154,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":156,"briefSummary":157,"conditions":158,"keywords":162,"overallStatus":72,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":170,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":171,"startDateStruct":173,"completionDateStruct":174,"leadSponsor":176,"locationsCount":119},"100567930","effects-of-motor-relearning-program-versus-proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation-on-balance-and-gait-in-stroke-100567930","NCT06674590","Effects of Motor Relearning Program Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance and Gait in Stroke","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* more than 6 month post stroke\n* both male and female\n* Can ambulate 25 feet\u002F10 meter (with or without assistive device).\n* Age between 25 to 65 years.\n* Grades for MAS (Grade 2 0r less )\u002Fstage of brunstrom approach (stage 4 or up )\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of neurologic disease other than the chronic stroke.\n* Orthopedic disorder involving any joint of lower limbs that interfere with study.\n* Gross visuospatial deficits .\n* Unhealed fracture of lowerlimb .\n* Peripheral arterial occlusive disease.\n* Uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes","25 Years","65 Years",{"count":155,"type":22},26,[25],"A randomized control trial will be done on diagnosed stroke patients of chronic stage in DHQ Hospital Mirpur and FF Hospital Rawalpindi physical therapy Department.The purpose of the study is to determine Effects of Motor Relearning Program Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance and Gait in Stroke .\n\nSubjects will complete Berg Balance Scale (BBS). 10-meter walk test for gait speed will be used for measuring walking speed in meters per second over a short distance, Timed-Up-And-Go (TUG) Test will be used for test of functional mobility and gait parameter. All these measures will be taken at baseline, then after 6 weeks of intervention. There will be 4 sessions per week. The control group will receive Group Motor relearning programe while the Study Group (B) will receive Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation(PNF)",[159,29,103,160,161],"Chronic Stroke","Gait","Gait Speed",[28,163,70,164,165,166,167,168,169],"Motor relearning program","balance","gait","gait speed","stride length","cadence","cycle time","2024-11-04",{"date":172,"type":38},"2024-11-05",{"date":142,"type":38},{"date":175,"type":22},"2025-01-20",{"name":118,"class":45}]