The influence of shock wave therapy on function improvement of upper limb muscles after stroke.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Extracorporeal shock wave stimulation, biophysical mechanisms, electromyography, thermography, muscles spasticity, ischemic stroke.

• Registration Number: NL-OMON20785
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Medicine

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Ischemic stroke episode > 9 months previously, level of spasticity in MAS > 1, no antispastic interventions (surgical, pharmacological, rehabilitation), no ESW contraindications, agreement of participant.

Exclusion Criteria

Ischemic stroke episode < 9 months previously, deifferent ethiology of stroke, level of spasticity in MAS < 1, surgical antispastic interventions (rhizotomy, neurectomy, cordectomy, myotomy), antispactic pharmacotherapy (Diazepam, Baclofen, Dantrolene, Tizanidine, Botuline), antispastic rehabilitation, present contraindications to ESW stimulation (pregnancy, cancer, local tumors, coagulation disorders, acute and recurrent inflammatory states, pacemakers and other electronic implants), resignation during research, non-agreement of participant.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified