The effect of lidocaine injections in the m. Vastus intermedius and m. Rectus femoris on the gait patern in stroke patients presenting with stiff knee gait.
Recruiting
- Conditions
- HemiplegiaStroke10029317
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON48620
- Lead Sponsor
- Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 18
Inclusion Criteria
- Age > 18
- Stroke occurred over 6 months ago
- patient presents with stiff knee gait
- patient is able to walk independently (Functional Ambulation Categories
score (FAC) >=3)
- over activity of the m. vastus intermedius and m. rectus was measured with
EMG measurements
- Patient is orientated in time, place and person and is able to understand
and follow instructions
Exclusion Criteria
- Existing pathologies or problems that are not caused by a CVA, that are of
influence on the gait patern
- Allergy to lidocaine or other elements found in lidocaine hydrochloride
- inflammation in the injection area
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Primary study outcome is the knee flexion during gait</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Secundary study outcomes are kinetics and kinematics of the ankle, knee, hip<br /><br>and pelvis and BORG and VAS questionnaires on knee stability. </p><br>