Effect of the medium frequency current stimulation on the reduction of spasticity and improving the gait ability in stroke patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diseases of the circulatory system

• Registration Number: KCT0006844
• Lead Sponsor: Korea University

Brief Summary

Results Primary outcome measure H-reflex data 1) Maximum amplitude of H-reflex (Hmax) The Hmax measurements after the application of MFAC at the 90% pain threshold were significant between pre- and post-intervention groups (P = 0.016) and between before intervention and 10 min after intervention groups: P = 0.013. There were no significant differences for the same times with a MFAC stimulation at the 50% pain threshold. 2) Maximum amplitude of M-wave (Mmax) Analysis of the measurements of Mmax for the 90% and 50% MFAC intensity showed no significant differences in any of the measurement periods. 3) Hmax/Mmax ratio Only the analysis of the Hmax/Max ratio difference, at the 90% pain threshold between pre- and post-intervention groups, and between pre- and 10 minutes after intervention groups, showed significant differences (P = 0.048 and P = 0.004, respectively) Secondary outcome measures MAS MAS scores only showed significant differences at the 90% pain threshold of MFAC, between pre- and 10 minutes after the intervention groups (P = 0.028). Ankle ROM Ankle dorsiflexion ROM, with the 90% pain threshold group after MFAC stimulation, showed a significant difference between pre- and 10 minutes after intervention groups (P = 0.046.) There was no significant difference in the 50% pain threshold group after the application of MFAC.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2020-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 11 January 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 14

Inclusion Criteria

1) patients with grade 2 or higher MAS score for the ankle joint, and 2) who volunteered to participate

Exclusion Criteria

1) not able to understand the researcher’s instructions, 2) fewer than 24 points on the mini-mental status examination, 3) patients with hearing or visual impairments, 4) existing damage to the musculoskeletal system such as fractures, and 5) existing skin diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
H-Reflex

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) measurement;Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)