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Efficacy of Electrical Stimulation versus Dry Needling on Spasticity in Stroke Patient

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Nervous System Diseases
Registration Number
PACTR202101475345034
Lead Sponsor
Ahmad Ali
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Hemiplegia due to stroke
30 days after stroke onset
willing to participate in this study
Baseline MAS =1.

Exclusion Criteria

any patient with spasticity due to other neurological disease as SCI or MS
Any contraindication of dry needling like needle phobia or pregnancy
any contraindication of electrical stimulation like metallic implants;
treatment with botulinum toxin and nerve blocks in the past 6 months
Baseline MAS =0
the presence of any musculoskeletal injury in the ankle.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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