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MTPr With Shockwave on Pain & Function of SHS in Stroke

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Stroke
Registration Number
NCT04627636
Lead Sponsor
October 6 University
Brief Summary

Background: shoulder-hand syndrome is considered a significant reason for the reduction of upper limb functions after stroke. Purpose: To investigate the influence of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) release and shockwave therapy on pain and functions of the upper extremity in stroke patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Detailed Description

Methods: two equal groups of thirty stroke patients, divided into, study group: which treated with MTrPs release combined with shockwave therapy and conventional program, while control group: treated with a conventional selected exercise program.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • stroke from 4:8 months
  • age ranging from 45:60 years
  • All the patients were identified with SHS as diagnosed by the Diagnostic criteria for SHS post-stroke 18 and were in stage I of syndrome evolution
Exclusion Criteria
  • any other causes of shoulder pain in the hemiplegic side of the body
  • a cognitive impairment
  • structured joint deformity in the painful shoulder or hand
  • other musculoskeletal disorders of UE.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) severity score4 weeks

It is a quantitative index and valid instrument to score and monitor the severity of CRPS and SHS.

- Visual analogue scale for pain (VAS-P) for pain assessment4 weeks

The VAS for pain is a valid and reliable assessment of pain intensity, as a straight horizontal line of fixed length (10 cm) considered the simplest VAS.

- Figure-of-Eight Method of Measuring Hand Size for hand swelling4 weeks

The figure-of-eight technique utilizing tape measurement for hand size

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lama S Mahmoud

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Al Jīzah, Select State, Egypt

Lama S Mahmoud
🇪🇬Al Jīzah, Select State, Egypt

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