Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Effect of DFM on Quadriceps Spasticity in Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Majmaah University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if deep friction massage works to reduce quadriceps muscle spasticity in adults with sub-acute Stroke. It will also learn about the effectiveness of this technique in improving lower limb motor function and mobility. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does deep friction massage reduce quadriceps spasticity in stroke patients as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale? * Does deep friction massage improve lower limb motor recovery as measured by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment? * Does deep friction massage improve functional mobility as measured by the Timed Up and Go Test? Researchers will compare deep friction massage combined with conventional physiotherapy to conventional physiotherapy alone to see if deep friction massage improves spasticity and functional outcomes in patients with stroke.
Official title: Effect of Deep Friction Massage on Quadriceps Spasticity in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-12-30
Last Updated
2026-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Deep Friction Massage
DFM Placed over-the-quadriceps muscle fibers to reduce the spasticity
Physical Therapy Exercise only
Formed Physiotherapy Program. The participants will provided with a standardized therapeutic exercise program including: 1. Quadriceps stretch positioning. 2. Active-assisted heel slides 3. Seated knee extensions 4. Bridging exercises 5. Straight leg raises 6. Wall slides (mini-squats) 7. The step-up low platform training. 8. Sit-to-stand training 9. Training on static and dynamic balance. 10. Parallel bar gait training