Effect of dry needling with exercise therapy on stroke spasticity

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic stroke.; Cerebral infarction, unspecified; I63.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20180611040061N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 11 January 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Documented diagnosis of stroke by a neurologist
At least 6 months have passed since the stroke
Age>40 years
Being the first time stroke leading to hemiplegia
Spasticity greater than one for wrist flexor muscles based on MMAS scale
Absence of sensory disorders, bleeding, upper limb malignancies, ulcers and infection
Ability to understand therapist and evaluator instructions
Full consent to participate in the research

Exclusion Criteria

Fear of applying dry needles
Having contracture in hand
Contraindication for dry needling
Other neurological lesions
Having Diabetes
Any history of treatment with nerve blockers such as botulinum toxin A 6 months prior to inclusion

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Wrist flexors spasticity. Timepoint: Measurement of Spasticity before and after the intervention (4 weeks after intervention) and 3 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of Modified Modified Ashworth Scale.;Alpha motor neuron excitability. Timepoint: Before and after intervention (4 weeks after intervention) and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography machine (EMG).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion. Timepoint: Before and after intervention (4 weeks after intervention) and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Motor function. Timepoint: Before and after intervention (4 weeks after intervention) and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Study of patients motor function with Fugl-Meyer Scale and Action Research Arm Test.