Effects of Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spastic Equinus Foot in Stroke Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The goal of this study is to evaluate long term effects of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (fESWT) on triceps surae spasticity in stroke patients according to the number of sessions applied. Hypothesis: 3 sessions of fESWT on equinus foot in stroke patients improve spasticity and functionality for longer term than 1 session of fESWT.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age greater than 18 years old
• Time from stroke (ischemic o hemorrhagic) onset of at least 6 months
• Spastic equinus foot: triceps surae tone grade at least 1+ on the MAS score
• Ability to walk alone with or without aids
Locations
Other Locations
Spain
Hospital de la Plana
RECRUITING
Vila-real
Contact Information
Primary
Teresa Mª Mateu Campos
teremateuc@gmail.com
+34666803771
Time Frame
Start Date: 2020-08-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Active_comparator: GROUP 1
1 session of fESWT
Experimental: GROUP 2
3 sessions of fESWT (1 session per week for 3 consecutive weeks)
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Teresa Mateu Campos