The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 30-80
• Acute stroke (within 6 months of stroke), with spasticity \& hemiparesis of LE
• Referred by doctor for rehabilitation for a stroke-related condition
• Attending Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet for rehabilitation
• Able to read or verbally understand English or Spanish
Locations
United States
Illinois
Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet
RECRUITING
Joliet
Contact Information
Primary
Scott Getsoian
sgetsoian@govst.edu
815-735-9261
Backup
Laura Nurczyk
laura.nurczyk@ascension-external.org
815-741-7114
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Active_comparator: Cupping group
This group (arm) will receive the dry static cupping intervention, along with the standard physical therapy treatment.
Sham_comparator: Placebo cupping group
This group (arm) will receive a placebo-form of cupping (low, and non-therapeutic pressure amount in the cups), along with the standard physical therapy treatment.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Governors State University
Leads: Scott Getsoian