The effectiveness of dry needling in individuals with stroke.
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Stroke.Cerebellar stroke syndromeG46.4
- Registration Number
- IRCT20230122057182N1
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
Women and men who have experienced a stroke at least 6 months prior
Aged between 40 and 70 years.
Having spasticity greater than one according to the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) in the upper extremity
Capable of complying with instructions.
No contraindications for dry needling.
No botulinum toxin injections within the past three months.
Exclusion Criteria
Inability to walk independently or with the assistance of a cane.
History of recurrent stroke.
Presence of epilepsy, seizures.
Having other neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis.
Limitation of more than 10% in passive wrist extension.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method