The acute effect of whole body vibration on spasticity of the calf muscle in stroke patients

Recruiting

• Conditions: 10007963; cerebrovascular accident; stroke

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32738
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Single stroke at least one year ago,
Ability to stand on the device without aids,
Score Score >=4 (0 - 5) based on modified ashworth scale

Exclusion Criteria

Any associated central nervous diseases such as parkinson and multiple sclerosis. Recent or possible thrombosis, severe headache, vestibular disorders, advanced arthritis, lower limb implant, synthetic implants (e.g. Pace Maker), Lumbar disc problem and any discopathy in the vertebral column, acute systemic infection or inflammation, and all general contraindications for WBV such as recent fractures, gall bladder or kidney stones and malignancies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>EMG measurement:<br /><br>- Hoffman(H-) reflex<br /><br>- M-response<br /><br>- H/M ratio<br /><br><br /><br>Spasticity assesment by the modified Ashworth scale.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Goniometry of the ankle joint.</p><br>