An observational study to confirm the effects of different techniques on muscle tone reduction in post-stroke patients.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: stroke

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000043457
• Lead Sponsor: Itamikousei Neurosurgical Hospital

Brief Summary

The tendon vibration significantly decreased the MAS of the finger flexor muscles compared with the Stretch and the muscle belly vibration. The muscle belly vibration significantly decreased the MAS scores of the wrist flexor muscles compared with the Stretch and the tendon vibration. The muscle belly vibration provided lasting the effect for reducing spasticity after one voluntary finger flexion compared with the Stretch.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-03-24
• Study Start: 2021-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

(1)Patients with implantable medical electrical devices such as pacemakers; (2)Patients with malignant tumors; (3)Patients with heart defects; (4)Patients who are pregnant or just after giving birth; (5)Patients with paresthesia due to severe peripheral circulatory disorders such as diabetes; (6)those with wounds on the skin; (7)those requiring rest; (8)those with a fever over 38 degrees or higher due to acute inflammatory symptoms (e.g., malaise, chills, blood pressure fluctuations, etc.); (9)those with weakness; (10)those with osteoporosis or acute painful diseases such as spinal fractures, sprains, and separation of the spine; (11)Patients who are prohibited by their physicians from massage due to thrombosis (embolism), severe aneurysms, acute varicose veins, various dermatitis and skin infections (including inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues); (12)Patients with motor dysfunction due to causes other than stroke; (13)Patients with upper extremity contractures; and (14)Patients who are deemed by their physicians or therapists to be unable to perform due to the risk of stroke and other diseases associated with the provision of vibration stimulation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified