Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave for Upper Limb Flexor Spasticity in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has emerged as an effective therapeutic intervention for addressing post-stroke limb spasticity. This research aims to explore the therapeutic implications of focused ESWT for wrist and finger flexor muscles in patients suffering from post-stroke upper limb spasticity.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Individuals aged 18 years or older with unilateral cerebral stroke.
• Wrist and finger flexor muscle tone with a score greater than 1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale.
• Stable medical condition and vital signs.
• Conscious and able to comply with instructions.
Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation , National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING
Taipei
Contact Information
Primary
Shu-mei Yang, MD
b99401109@gmail.com
886-0972653754
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Participants in this arm will receive focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) targeting three specific muscles: the flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi radialis, and flexor digitorum superficialis. Each muscle will receive 1,500 shockwave shots per session, accumulating to a total of 4,500 shots across all targeted muscles in each session. The treatment will be administered twice a week for two consecutive weeks, resulting in a total of four treatment sessions.
Placebo_comparator: Placebo-Controlled Shockwave Therapy
Participants in this arm will receive placebo-controlled focused ESWT, mirroring the treatment protocol of the experimental group but without the application of active shockwaves.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: National Taiwan University Hospital